Kaye Thornbrugh

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Staff Reporter at Coeur d’Alene Press

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Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County sheriff Bob Norris

4 days ago | krem.com | Kaye Thornbrugh |Coeur d'Alene Press

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit that named Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris due to a procedural issue, though the woman who accused Norris of defaming her at a campaign event last year is likely to refile the suit. The civil complaint, filed in October 2024 by Coeur d’Alene resident Pennie Collinson, alleged that Norris made vulgar sexual remarks about Collinson during a candidate forum in Cataldo last April.
Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County sheriff

4 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit that named Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris due to a procedural issue, though the woman who accused Norris of defaming her at a campaign event last year is likely to refile the suit. The civil complaint, filed in October 2024 by Coeur d’Alene resident Pennie Collinson, alleged that Norris made vulgar sexual remarks about Collinson during a candidate forum in Cataldo last April.
Kootenai County begins FY2026 budget process

4 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Monday at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. Total expenditures, including all requests and proposals from county government, come to about $145 million. Commissioners will iron out the budget, including any cuts, during six deliberation meetings between now and July 23. A preliminary balanced budget will be presented July 31 and a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 27. Commissioners are expected to adopt a final budget Aug. 29.
Garden District celebrates National Register of Historic Places listing

5 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — It was a garden party nearly 140 years in the making. More than 100 people gathered Sunday afternoon in Phippeny Park to celebrate the Garden District’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
After nasty note, veteran raises awareness of invisible disabilities

6 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — When Bethany Stanley returned to her car after shopping at a supermarket this week, the disabled veteran was surprised to see a bright orange card on her windshield that said she “sucks” at parking. She was doubly surprised to flip over the card and see that the person who left it had accused her of parking in a disabled spot without a placard.
NIC eyes $58 million budget, tuition increase

6 days ago | bonnercountydailybee.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — North Idaho College trustees voted unanimously Wednesday night to move forward with a budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes, for the first time in seven years, a tuition increase. The proposed $58.9 million budget includes an increase to student tuition of $5.50 per credit for in-district students and $6 per credit for all other students. NIC’s tuition last increased by $1.50 per credit in 2019.
Rotary Club of Coeur d’Alene announces $80K in charitable giving

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — For the Rotary Club of Coeur d’Alene, it’s been another big year for giving back. Rotarians convened Friday at the Hagadone Event Center to announce a total of $80,000 in charitable awards. Since 2020, the club has raised and awarded nearly $250,000 to area nonprofits. “The funds that were awarded are raised through a collective effort,” said Rotary Club President Ashley Lenz.
North Idaho College board eyes $58 million budget, tuition increase

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — North Idaho College trustees voted unanimously Wednesday night to move forward with a budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes, for the first time in seven years, a tuition increase. The proposed $58.9 million budget includes an increase to student tuition of $5.50 per credit for in-district students and $6 per credit for all other students. NIC’s tuition last increased by $1.50 per credit in 2019.
Police urge safety over Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — Local authorities are hitting the streets and patrolling the waters of Kootenai County to help combat impaired driving during the Memorial Day weekend. The holiday marks the beginning of the “100 deadliest days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when Idaho typically experiences a spike in fatal and serious injury crashes.
Relief in sight for Highway 53 commuters near Hauser Lake Road

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

For drivers experiencing delays amid construction on state Highway 53, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. Pleasant View Road is closed between Highway 53 and just north of the roundabout on Prairie Avenue while crews build an interchange that will connect to Hauser Lake Road and eliminate three railroad crossings. In the meantime, traffic from Pleasant View Road is routed along Prairie Avenue to access the highway.