Goldendale Police Department

06/03/2026

Child found safe.

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

⚡️ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ⚡️

If your “e-bike” goes 45 mph, sounds like a spaceship, and can beat traffic off the line… congratulations — that’s probably not a bicycle anymore. 🏍️

In Washington State, electric motorcycles/scooters over 750 watts are considered motor vehicles and require:

✔️ A valid driver license

✔️ A motorcycle endorsement

✔️ Registration and other legal requirements

Also important: children cannot obtain a motorcycle endorsement. If your 12-year-old is riding a 5,000-watt electric motorcycle around town, that’s not “just a bike ride.”

Parents/guardians can be held responsible for allowing an unlicensed juvenile to operate a motor vehicle and may face citations — or in some cases, criminal charges.

We know these bikes are fun, fast, and popular, but we’d much rather see kids riding safely than meeting us during a traffic stop.

Please:

🔹 Know what your child is riding

🔹 Check the wattage and classification

🔹 Follow licensing laws

🔹 Wear helmets and ride responsibly

05/06/2026

Goldendale area burn ban in effect starting May 18th.

05/05/2026

May is National Bike Safety Month. Did you know that properly fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45%? Get the proper fit for your safety gear by doing helmets fit test with your kids!
Here's how jn three simple steps:
1. Eyes: put the helmet on your head. Look up. You should see the bottom rim of the helmet.
2. Ears: make sure the straps form a "V" under the ears when buckled. The straps should be a little tight but comfortable.
3. Mouth: open your mouth as wide as you can. Does the helmet hug your head? If not, tighten the strap.
Voila, you're done! Something as simple as wearing a helmet (properly!) can make a big difference in keeping your child safe.

03/03/2026

It is almost that time of year again. Get your spring cleaning started and be ready for the Goldendale free cleanup day.

01/23/2026

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our beloved retired Police K-9 Harley.
Harley was a beloved drug K-9 for the Goldendale Police Department for many years serving beside his handler Officer Berkshire. Harley was a valuable asset to the police department with several drug bust and a comfort dog to victims and partner to Officer Berkshire. Thank you for your service Harley.

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Officer Adams for being awarded the Officer of the year award. Great job Officer Adams keep up the great work.

01/23/2026

Please welcome our newest Officer, Austin Greenfield. He comes to the Goldendale Police Department with two years of law enforcement experience. Welcome aboard.

12/18/2025

Officer Berkshires last call out of service. He will be retiring at the end of the month. Thank you Officer Berkshire for your 23 years at GPD. You will be missed.