BOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne died on Friday, April 24 in Boise, according to his family. He was 74 years old. “Our family is heartbroken, but we are also deeply grateful — for the ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. BOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74, his family said ...

A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. By Hannah Ziegler Dirk Kempthorne, the ...

Former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, center, and former Idaho first lady Patricia Kempthorne, right, are recognized at the State of the State address in this January file photo. Sarah A. Miller ...

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Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne died Friday night after battling colon cancer, his family announced through the governor’s office. Kempthorne, 74, also served as a ...