HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Housing here? Maybe later, but not yet

Written August 25th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

What has happened lately at Franklin Avenue and Airport Road in Albany? Nothing, that’s what. The 6-acre site where 11 houses and more than 40 apartments have been approved is covered by dead grass and the remaining oaks.


Expanded Albany bus routes start Monday

Written August 24th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Albany is about to launch the long-awaited expansion of the city’s bus routes and schedule.


What they’re building on Airport Road

Written August 20th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Every once in a while, someone driving past 520 Airport Road in Albany wonders what they’re building there.


Where they put the muck from Waverly Lake

Written August 18th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

So what happens with the green muck that’s being pulled out of Waverly Lake in Albany? For yesterday’s report I forgot to ask, so today I thought I’d better nail that down.


A reminder: This crossing closed 2 days

Written August 18th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

You probably saw the announcement on social media, but in case you missed it, here’s what it said: The railroad crossing on Salem Avenue in Albany is closed today and Saturday for repairs.


Waverly Lake: Most of the algae mess gone

Written August 17th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The surface of Albany’s Waverly Lake appeared vastly improved on Thursday, one day after a couple of weed and algae harvesting machines started churning through the water.


You’re advised: There’s smog in the air

Written August 14th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

As if we couldn’t tell by looking around on these very hot days, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Monday issued an “air quality advisory” for the south Willamette Valley because of smog and wildfire smoke.


 
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