KAYE THORNBRUGH

Staff Writer

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.

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‘Recruit locally, operate globally’

Post Falls-based tech firm thrives during pandemic
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Post Falls-based tech firm thrives during pandemic

PIE in the SILVER VALLEY SKY

Kellogg embraces newest Domino’s
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When Missy and Jim Hightower opened their newest Domino’s in Kellogg on Jan. 11, it was a move 15 years in the making.

Business booms at Hayden industrial park

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Ken Ela doesn’t play the flute. He doesn’t play the violin or saxophone, either.

New businesses thrive despite pandemic

They got help from Small Business Development Center at NIC
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By the time Katy Bean opened a brick-and-mortar store in early 2020, she had been in business for years.

Shooting range hits target

Center Target Sports named best indoor range in U.S.
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The Glock Sport Shooting Foundation named Center Target Sports in Post Falls the best indoor shooting range in the U.S.

Panhandle Area Council incubator helps brew up success story

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Beer brings people together. That’s what Russell Mann believes.

Idaho economy still on road to recovery

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Idaho has recovered faster than most other states after economic losses caused by COVID-19 — but things aren’t back to normal just yet.

A NEW CHAPTER

Bookstore a wonderland for young readers
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The sign at the door welcomes visitors to Narnia — as well as to Hobbiton, Wonderland and beyond.

A place to grow

Fruit stand represents way of life
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Liz Poteet has spent a lifetime working at the family business — a fruit stand at 5959 N. Government Way in Coeur d’Alene. There aren’t many like it to be found these days.

For the love of the game

Local gaming shops pivot during pandemic
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Local gaming shops pivot during pandemic

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