Apparently an optimist, this Albany resident seems to count on the power of “please” to safeguard the roses along the sidewalk. Let’s hope it works.
The passing parade: Military gear
Written May 28th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
I was on the section of Seventh Avenue paralleling the Union Pacific’s mainline. And I nearly jumped over the handlebars when a UP freight, pounding up the tracks behind me, let loose with its horn, twice. Then I stopped and watched a long line of war-fighting equipment being hauled north.
Posted in: Uncategorized, Videos
Tags: Albany cycling, military equipment, Military transport, Union Pacific
Tags: Albany cycling, military equipment, Military transport, Union Pacific
What’s next at NA County Park
Written May 26th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
North Albany County Park is not usually a busy place. No crowds jostle for space. Which makes it a welcome oasis among the subdivisions spreading out on all sides. Now Benton County is seeking public “input” on what the park could or should be in years to come.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Benton County parks, Benton natural areas, North Albany County Park
Tags: Benton County parks, Benton natural areas, North Albany County Park
Maybe this will calm you down
Written May 26th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
Regardless of what this is, whether mustard or turnip seed or something else, it’s always a welcome sight when I’m riding my bike on the back roads of the mid-valley in the spring.
Local gas tax comes up again
Written May 25th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
It’s early yet, and no one knows how far this idea is going to go, but there’s been talk of Albany voters being asked what they think of a local gas tax to pay for repairing city streets. The subject came up most recently at the city council meeting Wednesday night.
What’s behind rain tax law’s repeal
Written May 25th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
Albany’s challenge of Oregon’s rules restricting free speech by public employees has failed. Indirectly that is what’s behind the action of the city council Wednesday to repeal the rain tax utility ordinance it had passed just last month.
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Tags: cost per thousand, free speech on elections, Public employees, secretary of state
Tags: cost per thousand, free speech on elections, Public employees, secretary of state
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What you can see looking down
There’s local history under your feet, or your wheels in this case. And if you’re on a bike it’s easy to see by just looking down.
Tags: Albany history, Albany Iron Works, Railroad Street