Kaye Thornbrugh
@kayethornbrugh.bsky.social
Reporter, Coeur d’Alene Press. Covering Kootenai County government, crime and courts, higher ed in North Idaho and more. Contact: [email protected]
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The first film ever shot in Idaho was lost for decades, and was headed back to the big screen for the first time in a century when DOGE cuts hit. Arts organizers, tribal members, composers, musicians, and editors rallied together to make sure it happened.
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The first film made in Idaho was headed back to the big screen. Then DOGE intervened - High Country News
When a large-scale restoration effort was halted by feds, history could not be forced back into the archives.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The first film ever shot in Idaho was lost for decades, and was headed back to the big screen for the first time in a century when DOGE cuts hit. Arts organizers, tribal members, composers, musicians, and editors rallied together to make sure it happened.
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Moose grin, Moscow, Idaho. (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune)
September 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Moose grin, Moscow, Idaho. (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune)
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Denys and his family made a new life in Washington away from the chaos of the war in Ukraine. But he and other Ukrainian immigrants are now stuck in limbo after the Trump admin froze a program giving them temporary legal status. bit.ly/47IzFQD
Ukrainian immigrants caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown
Stuck in a “no-man’s land” of uncertainty, many who’ve fled the Ukrainian war have lost the right to work in America
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September 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Denys and his family made a new life in Washington away from the chaos of the war in Ukraine. But he and other Ukrainian immigrants are now stuck in limbo after the Trump admin froze a program giving them temporary legal status. bit.ly/47IzFQD
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The coalition of plaintiffs includes the Idaho Education Association, the Moscow School District, a former state superintendent and current state lawmaker. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/coa...
Coalition files lawsuit to block new private school tax credit
The coalition, which is petitioning the Idaho Supreme Court, argues that House Bill 93’s tax credit program violates the state constitution’s ‘free common schools’ provision…
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September 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The coalition of plaintiffs includes the Idaho Education Association, the Moscow School District, a former state superintendent and current state lawmaker. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/coa...
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CALLOUT: I’m looking for people to talk to on the record about their experiences with receiving any kind of care at Planned Parenthood in Oregon, especially those who needed low-cost options. This can be any clinic, but I would especially love to talk to anyone who used the Ontario clinic. DM me!
September 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
CALLOUT: I’m looking for people to talk to on the record about their experiences with receiving any kind of care at Planned Parenthood in Oregon, especially those who needed low-cost options. This can be any clinic, but I would especially love to talk to anyone who used the Ontario clinic. DM me!
A man is seeking $2.5 million in damages from Kootenai County, alleging that Sheriff Bob Norris violated his constitutional rights by removing him from a legislative town hall and zip-tying his hands after he spoke against the actions of then-unidentified security personnel.
Man seeks $2.5 million in damages for town hall removal
A man is seeking $2.5 million in damages from Kootenai County, alleging that Sheriff Bob Norris violated his constitutional rights by removing him from a legislative town hall and zip-tying his hands ...
cdapress.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A man is seeking $2.5 million in damages from Kootenai County, alleging that Sheriff Bob Norris violated his constitutional rights by removing him from a legislative town hall and zip-tying his hands after he spoke against the actions of then-unidentified security personnel.
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The State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may increase the number of death penalty cases in Idaho. #idpol blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/07/30/s...
State Public Defense adopts policy on capital defense guidelines - Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may...
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July 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may increase the number of death penalty cases in Idaho. #idpol blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/07/30/s...
The regional library consortium that allowed libraries in North Idaho and Eastern Washington to share their collections will dissolve in September, ending more than 40 years of partnership.
Regional library consortium will dissolve
The regional library consortium that allowed libraries in North Idaho and Eastern Washington to share their collections will dissolve in September, ending more than 40 years of partnership.
cdapress.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The regional library consortium that allowed libraries in North Idaho and Eastern Washington to share their collections will dissolve in September, ending more than 40 years of partnership.
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My favorite stories are the ones that feature real people affected by real policy. Awesome story from the @idahocapitalsun.com's newest reporter, Laura Guido.
Many Medicaid benefits are optional under the law. For many Idahoans, they're anything but. • Idaho Capital Sun
Many Idaho residents with disabilities who rely on optional Medicaid benefits fear those services will get cut under the federal spending bill.
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July 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My favorite stories are the ones that feature real people affected by real policy. Awesome story from the @idahocapitalsun.com's newest reporter, Laura Guido.
The Coeur d’Alene Press doesn’t have a print edition on Mondays. We made an exception today.
I’m proud of the way my colleagues came together to create this paper last night and grateful to have the opportunity to serve our community in this way.
Our coverage continues at cdapress.com.
I’m proud of the way my colleagues came together to create this paper last night and grateful to have the opportunity to serve our community in this way.
Our coverage continues at cdapress.com.
June 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Coeur d’Alene Press doesn’t have a print edition on Mondays. We made an exception today.
I’m proud of the way my colleagues came together to create this paper last night and grateful to have the opportunity to serve our community in this way.
Our coverage continues at cdapress.com.
I’m proud of the way my colleagues came together to create this paper last night and grateful to have the opportunity to serve our community in this way.
Our coverage continues at cdapress.com.
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A new Idaho law prohibiting schools from displaying flags and banners with a political viewpoint left many teachers with the question:
What counts as a political viewpoint?
Today, the Idaho Dept. of Ed tried to give them an answer.
www.idahoednews.org/news/state-p... #idedu #idleg
What counts as a political viewpoint?
Today, the Idaho Dept. of Ed tried to give them an answer.
www.idahoednews.org/news/state-p... #idedu #idleg
State provides guidance on classroom displays, days before law goes into effect
The new law tasked the IDE with enforcing the new law, so the department created a complaint form.
www.idahoednews.org
June 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A new Idaho law prohibiting schools from displaying flags and banners with a political viewpoint left many teachers with the question:
What counts as a political viewpoint?
Today, the Idaho Dept. of Ed tried to give them an answer.
www.idahoednews.org/news/state-p... #idedu #idleg
What counts as a political viewpoint?
Today, the Idaho Dept. of Ed tried to give them an answer.
www.idahoednews.org/news/state-p... #idedu #idleg
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BREAKING: The Idaho Supreme Court has issued a unanimous opinion largely in favor of the ballot initiative group in the lawsuit over the initiative that would restore abortion access. The justices ordered AG Raul Labrador to submit a new ballot title and revised fiscal impact statement by Monday.
June 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
BREAKING: The Idaho Supreme Court has issued a unanimous opinion largely in favor of the ballot initiative group in the lawsuit over the initiative that would restore abortion access. The justices ordered AG Raul Labrador to submit a new ballot title and revised fiscal impact statement by Monday.
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1/3 📷 for @inlander.com of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s deportation actions, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/news/police-...
June 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
1/3 📷 for @inlander.com of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s deportation actions, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/news/police-...
From the Bonners Ferry Herald:
The Bonners Ferry City Council voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honoring its Canadian neighbors, effectively sidestepping the new state law limiting which flags may fly on government property.
The Bonners Ferry City Council voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honoring its Canadian neighbors, effectively sidestepping the new state law limiting which flags may fly on government property.
Bonners Ferry rejects Idaho flag order
Following a directive from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office to remove the Canadian flag from city grounds, the Bonners Ferry City Council on May 6 voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honori...
cdapress.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
From the Bonners Ferry Herald:
The Bonners Ferry City Council voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honoring its Canadian neighbors, effectively sidestepping the new state law limiting which flags may fly on government property.
The Bonners Ferry City Council voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honoring its Canadian neighbors, effectively sidestepping the new state law limiting which flags may fly on government property.
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The law took effect immediately after Gov. Brad Little signed the bill into law on March 27. But hours later, the judge blocked Idaho from enforcing the law through a temporary restraining order that she later extended in response to a lawsuit by ACLU of Idaho. #idleg #idpol
Federal judge blocks new Idaho immigration law through preliminary injunction as lawsuit plays out • Idaho Capital Sun
A Federal judge temporarily blocked Idaho from enforcing two new crimes created through a new Texas-style immigration enforcement bill.
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April 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Thank you, @idahostatesman.com , @apnews.com and East Idaho News for fighting to preserve media access. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
Judge blocks Idaho executions until prison officials improve media access
Idaho won’t be able to carry out the death penalty until prison officials increase witness access for executions.
www.idahostatesman.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Thank you, @idahostatesman.com , @apnews.com and East Idaho News for fighting to preserve media access. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
More than 100 people gathered at the base of Tubbs Hill for the unveiling of a tribute bench honoring Scott and Mary Lou Reed.
‘With love from Coeur d’Alene’
Bench honors Scott and Mary Lou Reed, saviors of Tubbs Hill
cdapress.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
More than 100 people gathered at the base of Tubbs Hill for the unveiling of a tribute bench honoring Scott and Mary Lou Reed.
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The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a lawsuit that alleges state officials drafted biased and misleading information for voters on an abortion rights ballot initiative.
Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion ballot initiative lawsuit • Idaho Capital Sun
Idahoans United for Women and Families lawsuit alleges ballot titles and financial analysis — developed by state officials — are inaccurate.
idahocapitalsun.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a lawsuit that alleges state officials drafted biased and misleading information for voters on an abortion rights ballot initiative.
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Shoutout to Daniel Bice of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, who’s been on the Judge Dugan story all week. You can catch up on his coverage here www.jsonline.com/staff/264800...
Daniel Bice
Daniel Bice is a columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Watchdog team.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Shoutout to Daniel Bice of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, who’s been on the Judge Dugan story all week. You can catch up on his coverage here www.jsonline.com/staff/264800...
The Coeur d’Alene Press sat down with Russ Fulcher yesterday and talked tariffs, DOGE and due process.
‘A reset’ for U.S.: Fulcher talks DOGE, tariffs, immigration
U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher said President Trump’s second term marks a “reset” for the country, amid talk of tariffs, economic uncertainty and efforts to root out inefficiencies in government.
cdapress.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Coeur d’Alene Press sat down with Russ Fulcher yesterday and talked tariffs, DOGE and due process.
The death of a man in the Shoshone County jail last fall could have been prevented had deputies not delayed seeking emergency medical care for six hours, public records revealed.
Reports: Shoshone County deputies delayed medical care for man who died in jail
The death of a man in the Shoshone County jail last fall could have been prevented had deputies not delayed seeking emergency medical care for six hours, public records revealed.
cdapress.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The death of a man in the Shoshone County jail last fall could have been prevented had deputies not delayed seeking emergency medical care for six hours, public records revealed.
Scenes from the Hands Off rally in Coeur d’Alene. More than 500 people gathered to protest.
April 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Scenes from the Hands Off rally in Coeur d’Alene. More than 500 people gathered to protest.
Community Library Network trustees put off deciding whether to sign a new joint powers agreement with a regional library consortium and to adopt an updated materials selection and acquisition policy that labels “propaganda promoting illegal activity” as “inappropriate for minors.”
Community Library Network board talks regional consortium, ‘propaganda’ policy
Community Library Network trustees put off deciding whether to sign a new joint powers agreement with a regional library consortium and to adopt an updated materials selection and acquisition policy t...
cdapress.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Community Library Network trustees put off deciding whether to sign a new joint powers agreement with a regional library consortium and to adopt an updated materials selection and acquisition policy that labels “propaganda promoting illegal activity” as “inappropriate for minors.”
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Sen. Jim Woodward on Friday introduced a bill to allow doctors to provide an abortion “to prevent a serious health risk to the mother” and to provide an abortion to women whose fetus “was diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly.”
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North Idaho legislators bring bill to add health exceptions to state’s abortion ban • Idaho Capital Sun
Two North Idaho legislators introduced a bill to the Senate State Affairs Committee to add health exceptions to Idaho’s abortion ban.
idahocapitalsun.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Sen. Jim Woodward on Friday introduced a bill to allow doctors to provide an abortion “to prevent a serious health risk to the mother” and to provide an abortion to women whose fetus “was diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly.”
idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/21/n...
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