HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

New hearing date in zoning fight

Written July 5th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

If you thought that a North Albany rezoning request would fade away in the face of strong neighborhood opposition, forget it. At least it hasn’t yet.


Albany sign due for an upgrade

Written July 4th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

On a rainy day around maybe 20 years ago, a group of city officials, reporters and others gathered in the brush beside Highway 20 in North Albany to dedicate a brand-new “Welcome to Albany” sign. Now it might be time to again refresh the old wooden sign or even replace it with one that can […]


Doubts that gun grab will work

Written July 3rd, 2017 by Hasso Hering

It will be interesting to see how Senate Bill 719 — taking guns from dangerous or suicidal people — works out once it becomes law. The bill cleared the House Rules Committee in Salem Monday, as expected, and House Democrats will pass it before the legislature adjourns.


Wrong rebates in Oregon road bill

Written July 2nd, 2017 by Hasso Hering

House Bill 2017, the road transportation bill concocted by a committee of the legislature, would hit buyers of new bikes costing $200 or more with a $15 sales tax. But if legislators were serious about solving transportation issues, those buyers should get a rebate instead.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News

Neighbors appeal NA apartments

Written July 1st, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Building apartments in North Albany is tougher than the zoning makes it appear, as shown by an appeal against the first such project the city staff has approved.


The flaws in the cell phone ban

Written June 30th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Albany Rep. Andy Olson’s bill against distracted driving caused by cell phone use has been much amended and now has cleared the Senate. But it still has one problem: It makes no sense.


A big day for the Waverly Duck

Written June 29th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

That was quite a celebration, the launching Thursday of Albany’s Waverly Duck in the pond for which it was named.

Posted in: Uncategorized, Videos

 
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