HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Behold this new RR crossing: Nice job!

Written November 5th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

On this election day in 2024, everybody is going to be interested in how it went and won’t be looking here. So let me report on something slightly less significant.


‘Motor voters’ in action at courthouse

Written November 4th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

There’s a drive-up ballot box on the back side of the Linn County Courthouse in Albany. For a little while there on Monday night, it was a busy place.


A new wrinkle in bike lane markings

Written November 3rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Here’s an apparent innovation in pavement markings: a double white line with chevrons denoting the bike lane on the section of Albany’s Queen Avenue that was repaved last month.


One more ride before daylight time runs out

Written November 2nd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It was raining but still light Saturday afternoon when I went on a short bike ride to take advantage of daylight saving time for the last time in 2024.


Watching out for vandals at Monteith Park

Written November 1st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Quite a bit of damage has been done at Albany’s Monteith Riverpark since it was reopened in July after more than a year of reconstruction. The city has deployed its camera trailer at the park to try to prevent any more.


Water Avenue wiring: Monthly bill may vary

Written October 31st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

A Pacific Power contractor is working on undergrounding electric wires along a section of Water Avenue on the Albany riverfront. Ratepayers in Albany can expect to get the bill, but the amount is not yet clear.


A change in brands but not in service

Written October 30th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Someone asked whether the new signage at Courtesy Corner meant that the 70-year-old gas station in Albany had been sold. The answer, I’m happy to report, is no. It remains the same family business it has been since 1962.


 
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