Investigation into scores of missing Native women continues

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new report by the Washington State Patrol finds there are 56 missing American Indian women in Washington state, with five of those missing from Whatcom County, two from Skagit and four from Snohomish County.

The most were missing from Yakima and King counties.

The Yakima Herald-Republic reports that the 56 were among the 1,802 missing persons listed with the National Crime Information Center in May.

The report found Native women face challenges with regard to safety, and it’s important for authorities to build relationships and establish trust.