HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Long remodeling now looks finished

Written January 23rd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Over the last few years, I have occasionally published progress reports on the remodeling of a former Chinese restaurant building on Santiam Highway in Albany. Now the outside is finished, and it looks ornate.


Engineers hired to design bridge replacement

Written January 21st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Now that engineers have been hired, there’s a timeline for getting the aging Waverly Drive bridge on Cox Creek replaced.


Catching up with new Albany car lots

Written January 19th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

While I wasn’t paying attention, Albany gained two big automobile businesses over the last year. A bike ride in Saturday’s sunshine took me past both of them.


Checking on progress at Calapooia Commons

Written January 18th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Chilly weather this January has not stopped builder Mark Siegner and his carpenters from putting the third floor on the first of the two buildings of Calapooia Commons.


The future of Maple Lawn? Just checking

Written January 16th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

What’s going to happen with Maple Lawn, the city-owned property at 1950 Salem Ave. S.E. that housed a preschool until last June? The short answer is that it will remain part of the Albany park system.


A visit to soggy Bryant Park in mid-January

Written January 15th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The bike took me to Albany’s Bryant Park Wednesday. The park remains closed to vehicles because of the recent flooding, but people can get around the gates on foot or on two wheels.


Climate plan? They asked for comment

Written January 15th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Oregon has a “Climate Action Commission.” Even though we don’t need this group, the legislature created it in 2007 as the Global Warming Commission and renamed it in 2023.


 
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