Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74

Dirk Kempthorne, who served as Idaho governor and U.S. Interior Secretary, has died at the age of 74. He was a prominent figure in both state and national politics.

25 Apr, 19:41 — 25 Apr, 21:49

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Dirk Kempthorne held significant political positions, serving as Idaho's governor and a cabinet secretary, making his passing a notable event in both state and national politics.

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APVery High132d ago

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74 - AP News

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74 AP News

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NPRHigh132d ago

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006.

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