Missing Persons

'It's been hard to deal with': Birthday vigil held for missing Spanaway woman

Friends, family and neighbors of a missing Spanaway woman gathered Sunday night in honor of her birthday and to raise awareness of her disappearance.

March 27, 2023 5:28am PDT

Clark Co. deputies find 2 bodies believed to be missing mother, daughter from Vancouver

Clark County deputies are investigating two bodies found in Washougal on Wednesday, which they believe may be a mother and 8-year-old daughter reported missing in Vancouver earlier this month.

March 22, 2023 5:32pm PDT

Lotus drummer, son believed dead after kayaking trip in Arkansas: 'Hoping for a miracle'

Chuck Morris played drums, other percussion instruments in electronic jam band Lotus.

March 22, 2023 3:42pm PDT

American children missing in Mexico: State Department 'aware of reports of 2 missing US citizens'

A 9-year-old American boy and his sister, 16, went missing in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. The State Department said it was "aware of reports" of the two missing U.S. citizens.

March 22, 2023 4:10am PDT

Vancouver Police seek help finding missing mother, 8-year-old daughter

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is asking for the public's help in finding a mother and daughter who were last seen on March 12.

March 21, 2023 3:42pm PDT

Search for missing Tacoma pilot suspended

Two weeks after he was reported missing, the Washington State Department of Transportation suspended the search for pilot Rod Collen.

March 20, 2023 2:53pm PDT

Seattle Police looking for missing man with dementia who is not from the area

A Silver Alert has been issued for 71-year-old Allen Valentine, who was last seen on March 15.

March 16, 2023 3:58pm PDT

Deputies seek help finding missing Thurston County man last seen March 9

Deputies are asking the public for help in finding a missing man who was last seen at his Rochester home last Thursday.

March 14, 2023 10:41am PDT

Texas women missing in Mexico after crossing border on trip

The husband of one of the women spoke to her by phone while she was traveling in Mexico, but grew concerned when he couldn't reach her afterward.

March 11, 2023 6:46am PST

Cold case: Mother continues search for 3-year-old daughter missing for 30 years

The mother of a young girl who went missing almost 30 years ago is continuing her search for answers. What really happened to 3-year-old Lenoria Jones?

March 9, 2023 5:07pm PST

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Cold case: Mother continues search for 3-year-old daughter missing for 30 years

The mother of a young girl who went missing almost 30 years ago is continuing her search for answers. What really happened to 3-year-old Lenoria Jones?

March 9, 2023 4:52pm PST

FBI: 8-year-old WA girl missing since 2018 found in Mexico, safely returned home

An eight-year-old Vancouver, Washington girl missing since Oct. 2018 has finally been brought back home, the FBI announced Wednesday.

March 8, 2023 12:34pm PST

DNA from tooth helps identify remains of missing Olympia woman found in Oregon

The remains of a woman found in an extremely remote, wooded area off of a US Forest Service road in Oregon has been identified as a woman missing out of Olympia.

March 7, 2023 10:09pm PST

Deputies issue Silver Alert for missing Chehalis man

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) issued a Silver Alert for a missing Chehalis man who is believed to be endangered.

March 7, 2023 11:17am PST

2 missing Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 alive, official says

Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.

March 7, 2023 8:24am PST

Pennsylvania woman reported missing 31 years ago found in Puerto Rico

Patricia Kopta's disappearance stumped police so much, they consulted a psychic.

March 4, 2023 9:25am PST

WSP seeks help finding missing Indigenous woman considered to be at-risk

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking the public for help in finding a missing Indigenous woman considered to be at-risk.

March 2, 2023 12:07pm PST

Parkland woman found safe, deputies say

Pierce County sheriff's deputies said Ella Terrell was found safe on Feb. 27.

February 27, 2023 11:16am PST

FBI locates Vancouver boy missing since June 2022

The FBI Seattle office announced that a young boy who had been missing since June 2022 was found safe on Friday.

February 21, 2023 3:29pm PST

Legislators hear emotional testimony on 'Oakley Carlson Act' aimed at protecting children

Supporters of House Bill 1397, known as the Oakley Carlson Act, gave emotional testimony during a committee meeting on Friday. The proposal moves to hold DCYF more accountable when foster kids are returned to their biological parents.

February 17, 2023 7:52pm PST