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'A servant's heart': Idaho politicians remember former Gov. Kempthorne
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (603+ words) Following the news of former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne's passing on Friday evening, several Idaho political leaders from both sides of the aisle have released statements honoring the work of the late politician. RELATED | Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne has…...
Idaho National Laboratory unveils DOME facility ahead of America's 250th birthday
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (498+ words) ARCO, Idaho " As part of the celebration of our nation's 250th birthday, Idaho News 6 is celebrating the Gem State's contributions to this country, including'nuclear power.' Built in 1951, EBR-1,'the world's first nuclear power plant, is located just outside Arco, Idaho, and…...
Group seeking to end Idaho's abortion ban says it's met signature goal. ..
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (309+ words) A group trying to qualify a ballot initiative to end Idaho's abortion ban said Friday it has met its signature gathering goals in more than enough legislative districts to qualify for the November general election. The group Idahoans United for…...
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and US Interior secretary, dies at 74
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (633+ words) Former Idaho Gov. and U. S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74, his family said in a written statement Saturday. Kempthorne died Friday evening in Boise, the statement said. No cause was given. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer…...
Former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, whose decades of public service included Senate and Cabinet posts and championing USS Idaho, passes away in Boise
1+ day, 42+ min ago (561+ words) POCATELLO " Whether it's a more comprehensive illustration, " Little Libraries have become a staple around communities thr" Former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne issues a human rights proclamation on Martin Luther King/Idaho Human Rights Day in 1999. Former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne,…...
Pocatello's Jeff Huckstep feeding dogs across Southeast Idaho with his own Pawtorc brand of canine cuisine
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (462+ words) Jeff Huckstep with one of his dogs and four bags of his new Pawtorc dog food. POCATELLO" A local man has launched a new business that will help dog owners find nutritious food for their furry friends made from safe…...
Dirk Kempthorne, former Governor of Idaho and Bush cabinet member, dies at 74
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (387+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Dirk Kempthorne, the former Idaho governor and Secretary of the Interior during the Bush administration, died on Friday at age 74." Governor Brad Little announced Kempthorne's death on the Governor's Office website, along with a statement from Kempthorne's family....
Former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne dies after battle with cancer at 74
19+ hour, 13+ min ago (1103+ words) Dirk Kempthorne, Idaho's former governor, U. S. senator and Secretary of the Interior, died Friday in Boise after battling cancer. He was 74. Kempthorne spent much of his life in public service, with friends and former colleagues remembering his infectious personality and drive…...
Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne has died, according to family
23+ hour, 56+ min ago (408+ words) BOISE " Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne has passed away, according to a statement from his family. Kempthorne passed away Friday evening in Boise, "surrounded by those he loved most." "Our family is heartbroken, but we are also deeply grateful " for…...
Group seeking to end Idaho's abortion ban says it's met signature goal in 19 legislative districts
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (303+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " A group trying to qualify a ballot initiative to end Idaho's abortion ban says it has met its signature gathering goals in more than enough legislative districts to qualify for the November general election. The group…...