Goldendale Police Department

07/20/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 250 America. Be safe out there Goldendale.

06/03/2026

Child found safe.

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.