December 23rd, 2025

An Update on the Boy in the Tent

If you heard or saw my investigative piece last week, you know the story. A nine-year-old boy was living in a tent just blocks off Aurora Avenue in North Seattle with his parents. His mother was addicted to fentanyl and working on Aurora. His father refused every offer of help. The boy wasn’t enrolled in school. Had never been. Neighbors reported he was left alone for hours. Sometimes days.

The tent is now abandoned. Neighbors said the boy is getting medical care and support.

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Charlie Harger

Seattle's Morning News