Koster kicks off his campaign today
ARLINGTON — John Koster is hosting a grand opening today for his Arlington campaign headquarters as he readies to challenge U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., for his seat in Congress.
Koster, a Republican, is in his third term on the Snohomish County Council. Larsen, of Everett, has represented Washington’s 2nd Congressional District for 10 years. The district spans most of Snohomish County plus all of Skagit, Island, San Juan and Whatcom counties.
Festivities at Koster’s campaign office are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 2211 Highway 530, Arlington, in the old Weller’s Restaurant just off of I-5 at exit 208, also known as Island Crossing.
Bumper stickers, signs, brochures and free food will be given out.
RSVP, not required but helpful, at 360-926-2235 or info@KosterforCongress.com. For more information, go to www. kosterforcongress.com.
Thompson to run for coroner post
LANGLEY — Dr. Paul Thompson of Langley has announced his campaign for Island County coroner.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Thompson said he has experience in pathology and autopsy. He has practiced clinical medicine in the United States and Saudi Arabia.
He would be attempting to gain the seat held by Coroner Robert Bishop, who was first elected in 1994 and currently is serving his fourth term in the office.
Thompson said he is running as an independent. Partisan politics has no place in serving in the coroner’s office, he said.
Thompson and his wife are nine-year residents of south Whidbey Island. Their son Erick recently returned from his third tour of duty with the Army in Afghanistan.
More information about Thompson’s campaign is available by calling 360-507-2505.
From Herald staff reports
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