He helped shape Idaho for decades. Now, he’s gone at 74.
According to reports, Dirk Kempthorne—former governor, U.S. Interior secretary, and Boise mayor—has passed away. A Republican, he was just 34 when he first won the mayor’s race.
He served seven years in Boise, then a term in the Senate, and later as governor until 2006.
But his biggest legacy? That’s still up for debate.
What do you remember most about his time leading Idaho?
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