Cooper suspends campaign

MEDICAL LAKE – Terri Cooper announced on May 10 that she is suspending her campaign for Washington State's 5th Congressional District.

After weeks of campaigning, Cooper cited her commitment to her local community and ongoing recovery efforts from the Gray Road and Elk fires as reasons for her decision.

"My priority has always been, and still remains, my local community of Medical Lake," Cooper said in the news release. "In light of all the unfinished business and the aftermath of the Gray Road and Elk fires, I can't in good conscience leave my post as Mayor and the continued fire recovery eff...