Langford named Medical Lake's finance director

The city of Medical Lake has welcomed its newest finance director: Karen Langford. Langford took over for former director Jennifer Hough, who left the city in the summer.

Although Langford is new to the position, she has actually worked for the city for several years.

"It's something that I always wanted to do, when the opportunity came, I applied for it," Langford said. "I'm excited about this. It's going to be a challenge."

Langford was born and raised in Medical Lake and graduated from Medical Lake High School. She describes Medical Lake as a "great town and community."

"There's not another...