Former Secretary of the Interior and Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne dies at 74

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 25, 2026

Words: 1,126

Last Updated: 2 months ago

Body Text Preview

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.

SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX.

Kempthorne, 74, also served as a member of the U.S. Senate and the mayor of Boise during a nearly 25-year career in public office.

In a written statement issued Saturday, Kempthorne’s family said he died Friday night surrounded by …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us