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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

On new plaza street, a little damage

Written February 5th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s new “plaza street” on the Willamette riverfront has sustained some damage well before it has seen its first intended use for events like the farmers’ market.


Tesla proposes EV station at site on Pacific

Written February 1st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The Tesla company has told the Albany building department it plans to construct an electric vehicle charging station with 16 stalls on Southeast Pacific Boulevard.


Bowman Park dock will need some work

Written January 29th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The floating dock at Albany’s Bowman Park looks in poor shape, but mostly it’s a seasonal problem that another period of high water in the Willamette River may help solve.


Before and after on this Albany path

Written January 27th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

There’s a path along a neglected section of Albany’s Eighth Avenue canal between Lyon Street and Swanson Park. On a bike ride last week, I came across a big mess along the creek. On Tuesday I was surprised to see the mess was completely gone.


Valliscor tax break up for council vote

Written January 26th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The chemical manufacturing plant being built on Ferry Street in Albany qualifies to be free from property taxes for five years, an exemption the city council is  being asked to approve this week.


Before and after at Albany’s Tag Central

Written January 23rd, 2026 by Hasso Hering

A Facebook post by the Albany Parks Department sent me to the Periwinkle Bikepath Friday to see what volunteers had done to clean up recent work by taggers on what might be the city’s most notorious graffiti wall.


Underground wiring: Here’s what you’ll pay

Written January 21st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Now we know how much Pacific Power customers within the city of Albany will pay as their share of the cost of putting power lines under ground on a section of Water Avenue.


 
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