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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Finding a bikeway route that works

Written March 15th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

A planning committee in Benton County has been looking for the best feasible route for a potential bikeway between Albany and Corvallis. A couple of weeks ago it picked three alternatives for closer attention. But two of the three look impractical, at least to me.


Group explores moving old church

Written March 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

The Albany mayor’s work group studying the future of an historic church at Main Street and Santiam Road now is looking into having the structure moved rather than fixed up in place or, presumably, demolished. That’s according to a summary of the group’s discussion Monday.


Taking guns from violent men

Written March 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Guns are on the minds of Oregon legislators again this year, judging by the number of bills introduced so far. Some would relax the restrictions on gun transfers and have no chance with the Democratic majority. Others would tighten restrictions or add new ones.


NA rezoning? What happens next

Written March 12th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Last week’s Albany Planning Commission hearing on a North Albany zone change ended without resolution because the commission voted to keep the record open for additional testimony. So what happens next?


The water rose, but not too high

Written March 11th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Stopping by Bowman Park on the Willamette River on Thursday and again Friday, I was reminded once again of one of the chief benefits of the upstream dams.


CARA loan raises shelter’s costs

Written March 10th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

The Signs of Victory mission has received final approval of a five-year, $100,000 loan at 2.9 annual percent interest to help build a new Albany homeless shelter, but because of a state rule on wages the city contract is also driving up the project’s cost.

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Waverly Duck: Repairs are ‘doable’

Written March 9th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

In the perhaps-less-than-earthshaking-news department, it looks as though Albany’s Waverly Duck could be back in its pond by May or June.

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