KAYE THORNBRUGH
Kaye Thornbrugh is a second-generation Kootenai County resident who has been with the Coeur d’Alene Press for six years. She primarily covers Kootenai County’s government, as well as law enforcement, the legal system and North Idaho College.
Recent Stories
NIC hit with another ratings downgrade
Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.
Cd’A teen pleads not guilty to providing support to ISIS
Trial set for May 28
Trial set for May 28
Feds: Cd’A man tried to provide support, resources to ISIS
Man allegedly planned to attack local churches
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene man who had allegedly “pledged his allegiance to ISIS” and planned to attack people at local churches using guns, knives and fire, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Doctor: Death scene was staged
Kendy Howard’s death “bears the hallmarks of a staged crime scene,” doctors said in court Friday.
Athol woman didn’t die from gunshot, medical examiner says
Police and death investigators said Kendy Howard’s death appeared suspicious from the beginning.
Rumpler sues North Idaho College, trustees
Laura Rumpler, North Idaho College’s former chief communications officer, is suing the college, alleging trustees violated the terms of her employment contract and Idaho’s employment laws and deprived her of due process rights.
Veterans: Don’t feed the ‘claim sharks’
Sharks are circling local veterans. They’re not out for blood, but for a cut of disability compensation benefits.
NIC ordered to turn over Swayne report
A judge ordered North Idaho College to turn over an investigative report to college president Nick Swayne by 5 p.m. Monday.
NIC's accreditation crisis, by the numbers
One year after an attempt by the board majority at North Idaho College to oust President Nick Swayne, the college remains under a show-cause sanction, the last step before loss of accreditation.
Swayne sues NIC for investigative report
North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has filed a lawsuit against NIC, asking the court to compel the college to turn over an investigative report that has been at the center of heated debate on the board of trustees.