Momentous things may be going on around the world, but you won’t read about them here. Instead, let’s zero in on a shaky bike rack at Albany Station.
Drive-through thoughts of drilling ban
Written December 27th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
In Albany and the rest of Oregon, most of us are content to burn fossil fuels as long as they last, but when it comes to production, we want nothing to do with that.
Our Willamette River at Christmas time
Written December 24th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
This image of the Willamette River struck me about right for the Christmas season — a little green from the grass on the bank, a flash of red from refraction in the lens, and shimmering light supplied by our home star itself.
A hearing on two doors: It wasn’t much
Written December 23rd, 2019 by Hasso Hering
When the Albany Landmarks Commission convened last Wednesday night for two “quasi-judicial public hearings” about minor repairs to an old house, it was over pretty quick.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: 732 Fourth S.W., Albany development code, Albany Landmarks, historic houses
Tags: 732 Fourth S.W., Albany development code, Albany Landmarks, historic houses
On the riverfront, Wheelhouse all lit up
Written December 22nd, 2019 by Hasso Hering
As Albany embarks on redesigning its Willamette riverfront, an evening bike ride along Water Avenue last week reminded me that a significant element of redevelopment had taken place nearly 10 years ago.
What a ban on fossil fuel would mean
Written December 21st, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Younger residents of Albany and the rest of Oregon might be interested in Initiative Petition 50, which would drastically affect everybody’s life by banning the use fossil fuels in 30 years.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: banning fossil fuels, energy consumption, Initiative Petition 50, Oregon energy mix
Tags: banning fossil fuels, energy consumption, Initiative Petition 50, Oregon energy mix
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Oregon’s great bag switch is at hand
You have to admit there’s a certain amount of suspense over how Albany retailers will handle the legislature’s ban on plastic carry-out bags, which takes effect Wednesday.
Tags: Bi-Mart, Fred Meyer, Oregon plastic bag ban, paper grocery bags