The work to get rid of a big gravel bar at Albany’s Takena Landing boat ramp on the Willamette River was going on this morning, as you can see in the video.
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Cyclists acting badly: A councilor complains
Written September 19th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Every now and then, somebody on the Albany City Council will wonder out loud if anything can be done about bicyclists ignoring the traffic laws or otherwise acting stupid. It happened again last week.
Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: bicycles, bike lanes, bikes in traffic, rules of the road, traffic violations
Tags: bicycles, bike lanes, bikes in traffic, rules of the road, traffic violations
North Albany Park logging irks some
Written September 18th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Even though it was announced in advance, the extent of logging in Benton County’s North Albany Park surprised and irritated some people.
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Whom we should thank for new schools
Written September 18th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Nice thought, that banner outside the new Oak Grove School in North Albany, but are they thanking the right people?
Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Albany school bonds, GAPS, Greater Albany Public Schools, Oak Grove School
Tags: Albany school bonds, GAPS, Greater Albany Public Schools, Oak Grove School
Albany asks ODOT to allow sculpture
Written September 15th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Whatever happened to the idea of public art in the shape of giant metal wildflowers sprouting near the Lyon Street entrance to downtown Albany? The $80,000 project was in the news last year, and now it’s up to ODOT to decide whether to permit it in the intended spot.
Lift parking limits near West? Council says no
Written September 13th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Because of all the construction at West Albany High, students driving to school this year are having more trouble than usual finding a place to park. A proposal to help them by temporarily suspending parking limits in the neighborhood north of the school found no favor with the city council this week.
Making it official: Sprenger runs for Linn job
Written September 12th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
You may have read it here first, back on June 14. Today it became official, and that’s why all those people were waiting on the Linn County Courthouse steps in Albany this afternoon.
Next year, state to charge for waterway access
Written September 12th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Starting in August 2020, Oregon will start charging a permit fee to get out on the water in motorless boats of 10 feet or longer, such as canoes and drift boats.
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A safer way to reach the new Oak Grove
Written September 10th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
One of these days children will be able to walk or ride their bikes on a wide multi-use path to get to the new Oak Grove School in North Albany. But not yet.
Why are turkeys here? For safety, man!
It’s not clear why wild turkeys have gathered this summer in a sector of West Albany, but we can guess. Maybe they have figured out where it’s safe for them to settle in for the winter and spring.
Tags: ODFW, sanctuary cities, turkeys, West Albany turkeys