Following an extensive investigation and manhunt north of Goldendale, Washington, the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) apprehended Zackariah Bennett on June 10, 2026. Bennett, a resident of Goldendale, was arrested for first-degree Unlawful Possession of Firearms and second-degree Rape of a Child.

One year after a serious patrol vehicle collision, Washington State Trooper Anthony Maton continues to recover. On May 29, 2024, Washington State Police Chief John R. Batiste presented Life Saving Awards to Deputies Randy Wells, Chance Leroue, Dustin Vorce, and citizen Colby Cain for their swift actions during the incident.

On the morning of March 29, 2024, Klickitat County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Austin Road outside Goldendale.