Served three towns at once: John Goyke will depart for Texas after posting unique police mark

John Goyke, the Oakesdale marshal who holds a unique duty mark in Whitman County law enforcement, plans to depart next month for San Antonio, Texas, to begin a new chapter in his life. Goyke noted the San Antonio area has a growing economy, and he hopes to land a position which will generate more income.

Goyke two years ago served the police departments for Oakesdale, Rosalia and Malden at the same time. Budget constrictions ended the Malden and Rosalia positions, and Goyke has been a combination marshal and public works employee at Oakesdale.

He has been at Oakesdale for about five and one-ha...