Tag: Irrigon
Hermiston, Irrigon students to represent UEC at Washington, D.C. Youth Tour
HERMISTON, Ore.-Two local students will represent the Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) at the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour this summer.
UEC announced on March 19, that...
Becky Smolak Passes Away at 68
Rebecca June “Becky” Smolak of Depoe Bay passed away in Portland on March 18, 2026 at the age of 68.
She was born on Nov....
Dick Patterson Passes Away at 89
Richard Thomas “Dick” Patterson passed away peacefully at his home in Irrigon surrounded by his loved ones and his beloved dogs on March 16,...
Eugene Kohn Passes Away at 84
Eugene M. “Gene” Kohn passed away on March 11, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 84.
Eugene was born on February 14, 1942 in...
Stanley Crewse Passes Away at 60
Stanley Dean Crewse passed away on Feb. 5, 2026 in Kennewick, Wash. at the age of 60.
He was born on March 30, 1965 to...
Rickey Amburgy Passes Away at 78
Rickey “Rick” Amburgy passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2026 at his home in Irrigon at the age of 78 from a courageous battle...
Billy Salisbury Passes Away at 65
William “Billy” Salisbury of Irrigon passed away in Portland on Jan. 15, 2026 at the age of 65.
He was born on April 19, 1960...
Rickey Amburgy Passes Away at 78
Rickey C. Amburgy died on Jan. 10, 2026 at his home in Irrigon at the age of 78.
He was born on Feb. 18, 1947...
Photo Gallery: Irrigon Girls Basketball
IRRIGON, Ore.-The Irrigon High School Girls Basketball team beat Griswold 47-28 in a non-league matchup on January 3.
The Knights are off to a 6-3...
Irrigon Knights Basketball on Quest for Consistency after 5-4 Start
IRRIGON, Ore.-The Irrigon Boys Basketball team is off to a 5-4 start this season after a 68-46 win over Griswold on January 3.
Irrigon Head...
Rick Yardley Passes Away at 72
Richard Earl “Rick” Yardley of Irrigon passed away in Irrigon on Dec. 27, 2025 at the age of 72.
He was born on Feb. 9,...
Elf Run 5k to benefit Irrigon Softball set for Dec. 20
IRRIGON, Ore.-The Annual Elf Run, a 5k fun run and fundraiser to benefit the Irrigon High School Softball team, is set for December 20...
Robert Donald Gibbs Passes Away at 93
Robert Donald Gibbs passed away at his home in Irrigon on October 31 at the age of 93.
was born on January 20, 1932 in...
Body of missing man recovered from Columbia River near Irrigon
IRRIGON — A three-day search for a missing man in the Columbia River ended Tuesday night when recovery teams located and recovered his body...
Jackson Hash Passes Away at 86
Jackson Gene Hash of Irrigon passed away on Oct. 6, 2025 at his home at the age of 86.
He was born on April 13,...
Carly Martindale Passes Away at 42
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Carly Sue Martindale (Martinez) of Irrigon. She passed away in...
Derek Stewart Passes Away at 46
Derek Jordan Stewart passed away on Sept. 13, 2025 at the age of 46.
Derek Jordan Stewart, formerly of Irrigon, passed away unexpectedly on Sept....
Music in the Parks Concert Series continues in Irrigon, Boardman
IRRIGON, Ore.-Music in the Parks, the free outdoor summer music festival, continues June 23 with Stone County performing in Irrigon Marina Park.
Music in the...
Irrigon wrestlers headed to nationals in North Dakota
IRRIGON, Ore.-Eight wrestlers from Irrigon competed at the Oregon Freestyle and Greco Roman State Championships April 11-13 in Newberg, and two qualified for the...
Three Irrigon Men Arrested After Robbery, Chase in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. - Three men are behind bars on suspicion of theft after a robbery and car chase on the night of Feb....
