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Skagit Valley Hospital, other North Sound facilities filling up

Skagit Valley Hospital, other North Sound facilities filling up Hospitalizations are trending up in the North Sound. (Nicole Jennings, KIRO Radio) Skagit Valley Hospital is at full capacity, and it is not the only hospital in the northwestern part of the state feeling the pinch. Skagit Regional Health Regional Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Connie Davis said visits to the ER, ICU, and hospital stays in general have all increased over the past month. However, she said they are well-prepared to handle the skyrocketing numbers. “We are at our capacity but being flexible like we are, and all that we’ve learned over the last year, year-and-a-half, we’ve been able to make space,” Davis said. “And our staff has been extremely responsive to the care needs.”

Mount Baker Senior Teigen Detta Chooses Southern Illinois University To Continue Her Swimming Career

WhatcomTalk Teigen Detta shows off her new Southern Illinois University sweatshirt. Photo courtesy Teigen Detta Mount Baker Senior Teigen Detta Chooses Southern Illinois University To Continue Her Swimming Career Years of rising early to train, and then clocking even more pool time in the evenings has earned Teigen Detta a spot on the Southern Illinois University swim team.  The Mount Baker High School senior has worked hard in the pool from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the last five years. She’s also mixed in shorty swims and weight training to ensure she did all she could to reach the next level. 

Snow flying in Western Washington with widespread snow expected late Friday into Saturday

Winter Storm Warning: More snow, ice expected Friday night and Saturday Winter weather on the way Some areas in Washington are already seeing snow Weather warnings and watches We ll keep the Winter Storm Warning in effect through Saturday afternoon for most of the I-5 corridor up through Tacoma.  Heavy snow is possible at times during the overnight hours Friday into Saturday. A  Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Friday - Saturday for most us around the North/Central/South Sound.  (Excluding Skagit & Whatcom Counties) Look for heavy snow to fall at times.  Some spots could see just a few inches while others get more!

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