Posts by Travis Hartliep

A coalition of western Umatilla County governments are planning for the future of the area’s homeless population, but those plans would have people staying at a former gravel quarry. The…

The Hermiston City Council on Monday got an update on Project Path, the homeless shelter being built on Lind Road between Hermiston and Umatilla. “We’re creating a project and a…

HERMISTON — Stepping Stones Alliance in Hermiston has a new executive director. Jesalyn Cole has been in the position since Feb. 6 and joins other recent hires, the nonprofit announced…

Stepping Stones Alliance in Hermiston is expanding the operation of its winter Sleep Center so it serves people throughout the year. The Sleep Center is at the former Sears building,…

Steps are being made to give homeless people a warm place to sleep. The Stepping Stones Alliance, in partnership with local cities, broke ground Tuesday, Nov. 29, on Project PATH…

Much excitement surrounding our mission, partnerships, and the formal groundbreaking of our permanent site. Stepping Stones Alliance was joined by the Mayors of Hermiston, Umatilla, Echo, and Stanfield, Umatilla County…

Michael LeCompte, Digital Content Producer Nov 28, 2022 UMATILLA, Ore.- Umatilla County, in partnership with Stepping Stone Alliance, is breaking ground on Project PATH (Practical Assistance through Transitional Housing), in Hermiston on Tuesday,…

Cindi Jorgensen named as Sleep Center Coordinator. Hermiston, OR – The unhoused have another ally; Stepping Stones Alliance is staffing up andreadying to open doors December 1st. Cindi Jorgensen as…

UMATILLA COUNTY — Volunteers will work on building Conestoga huts with Project PATH — Practical Assistance through Transitional Housing — Monday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…