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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Video report: River vandalism repaired

Written February 21st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

On a bike ride along the Albany riverfront Friday I went out on one of the two viewing piers. Here’s what I found.


Farmworker Housing site plan gets city OK

Written February 20th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The Albany Community Development Department has approved the site plan for a 54-unit apartment project on the south side of Creel Avenue, a residential street one block south of the Walmart Supercenter.


In S. Albany, 86 lots are set to become 176

Written February 19th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The City of Albany has received its second request to convert a single-family subdivision to “middle housing” at twice the density previously approved.


Conversion of historic house is on hold

Written February 18th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

A plan to turn a historic house in downtown Albany into an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center is off, at least for now.


What’s being built here, you asked

Written February 17th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

A reader’s question sent the bike and me to 2400 Pacific Blvd. S.W. in Albany on Monday afternoon. She had noticed construction activity at the address and wondered what was going on.


The changing face of an Albany corner

Written February 15th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The corner of Santiam Road and Main Street in Albany continues to undergo a gradual transformation. I can’t help but notice the changes as I pass this corner occasionally on the bike.


When to expect photo radar on N. Albany Road

Written February 14th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

If you have been anticipating the new red-light and speed cameras on North Albany Road — has anyone? — the wait is almost over.


 
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