Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Former Idaho Governor and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne died at 74 in Boise, according to his family, who did not disclose the cause but previously confirmed he had colon cancer. A Republican, Kempthorne served as mayor of Boise, U.S. senator, governor, and Interior secretary under President George W. Bush, earning praise for his stewardship of natural resources. He was noted for his role in revitalizing downtown Boise, advocating for education and transportation improvements, and aiding Afghan evacuations after the U.S. withdrawal. Kempthorne was also recognized for pushing to list the polar bear as a threatened species despite White House resistance.
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Politics Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74 April 25, 20265:49 PM ET By The Associated Press Department of the Interior Former Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, testifies during a joint House Subcommittees' hearing of Oversight and Investigations, and of Energy and Environment, regarding the role of the Interior Department in the Deepwater Horizon disaster, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP 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 last year.
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