The Washington State Patrol has issued an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for 4‑year‑old Dominic Marinkovich‑Easterling, whose disappearance on February 14 was reported by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. The alert, announced publicly by WSP on February 18 through its official missing persons account on X at this post, identifies 30‑year‑old Madeline Marinkovich as a suspect in the child’s disappearance.

According to the advisory, both were last seen at Seattle’s King Street Station on February 14. WSP stated that Marinkovich may be traveling toward Northern California and does not have legal permission to take the child out of Washington State. The alert notes that Dominic is unable to return without assistance.

Dominic is described as 3 feet 4 inches tall, approximately 39 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue Hot Wheels T‑shirt under a blue plaid shirt or coat. Marinkovich is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, around 110 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Her clothing at the time of the disappearance is unknown.

WSP and the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office advise anyone who sees either individual to call 911 immediately.

Although the case originates in the San Juan Islands and the last confirmed sighting occurred in Seattle, regional law enforcement warns that potential travel toward Northern California means the search area spans multiple counties and transportation corridors, including the I‑5 route through Southwest Washington. Local agencies in Cowlitz County have not announced any sightings or activity related to the alert as of Thursday, February 19, but the advisory remains active.

Why this matters

Interstate travel in missing child cases can broaden search zones rapidly, and transportation hubs in Longview, Kelso, and the wider Cowlitz County region sit directly on major north‑south travel corridors. Public awareness increases the likelihood of early recognition and reporting, which law enforcement emphasizes as critical in endangered‑child advisories.

This story will be updated as additional information becomes available from the Washington State Patrol or county authorities.

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