Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne Passes Away

0:00Former Idaho Governor and US Interior Secretary Dirt Kempthorn passed away at 74 years old. His family announced his Saturday saying he died Friday evening in Boise from complications after a colon cancer diagnosis last year. Kempthorn started young, becoming Boise's mayor at just 34 and serving seven years. He then grabbed a U.S. Senate seat but skipped re-election to run for governor, winning by more than two-thirds of the vote against his Democratic, Challenger. His family called him a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who lit up around loved ones and strangers alike, always remembering the little. Details that made people feel seen. Idaho Governor Brad Little praised his work, boosting education, families, and transportation projects that still help folks today. In a recent talk, Kempthorn shared how he helped evacuate nearly 400 Americans and Afghan allies from Taliban threats after the U.S. pull out. Facing a packed flight he prayed for a way forward, got inspired to free up seats by holding

1:01babies on laps and added 50 more people. Kempthorn leased behind his wife Patricia, kids Heather and Jeff, plus their families, his legacy in public service and quiet compassion echoing. Strong? Canada News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.