Missing Child Found in Washington Encampment | Seattle News

Missing Child Found in Washington Encampment | Seattle News

A missing Arizona teen was found safe last week in Olympia’s notorious “The Jungle” homeless encampment — a place where locals say minors are rarely seen. Authorities, following a trafficking tip, located the 15-year-old girl after a decade-old encampment became the focus of a cross-state investigation. Outreach groups confirm adults in the camp actively discourage youth from staying, and they’ve rarely encountered teens — usually only those nearly 18. Now, with the child safe and support underway, the city is turning attention to responsibly relocating the encampment while partnering with federal agencies to ensure no one slips through the cracks. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/70a764a8ba46000e

Marshals Search Homeless Camp for Missing Girl | Seattle News

U.S. Marshals descended on Olympia’s infamous “The Jungle” homeless encampment in a high-stakes, multi-agency operation to find a missing Arizona girl — a search that spanned two days and brought together law enforcement from across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f1d1276b03be301

Trooper Guting Case Ends Without Charges | Seattle News

Prosecutors in Pierce County have declined to charge the two drivers involved in the fatal December 2025 crash that killed Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, who was struck while responding to an accident on State Route 509. The first driver, traveling 35-40 mph, said he couldn’t avoid hitting her; prosecutors found no evidence of reckless driving. The second driver, who didn’t stop, couldn’t be proven to have known he hit someone due to poor visibility and weather. The Washington State Patrol honored Trooper Guting’s legacy — a decorated Army National Guard veteran who served eight years before joining the patrol — while acknowledging the profound grief felt across the agency. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a03464492cc5842f

Olympia’s Past, Present, and a Crash | Seattle News

A bold student architect’s plan to save Olympia’s historic KGY radio station—turning it into a community hub or waterfront cafe—is gaining traction, though funding remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Thurston County greenlit a 105-home development on forested land, overriding neighbor objections. And in a dramatic crash on Forstrom Street, a Camry slammed into a Highlander, careening onto private property—showing how history, growth, and daily chaos collide in the region. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: [solipillow.com/discount/dnn](http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn) Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a238088fa091fe2c

Queer Athletes Thriving in Women's Sports | Seattle News

Women’s pro sports are leading the charge in LGBTQ+ inclusion, with leagues like the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL becoming safe, affirming spaces where queer athletes thrive—often without the drama of coming out. From natural self-expression to late-life acceptance, players like Alex Carpenter, Jess Fishlock, Stephanie Dolson, and Cassie Miller share how their identities are now simply part of the game. With record numbers of openly queer athletes, these leagues are building a culture of celebration and visibility that’s reshaping the future of women’s sports—and setting a standard men’s leagues still haven’t matched. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c9e15ae2c3b2b03c