The district attorney’s evaluation of the Feb. 17 car crash that killed an Albany bicyclist made it sound as though speeding around that corner on Oakville Road was routine. If it is, it’s in spite of the signs on the road.
Pro-pot talk falls on deaf ears
Written September 24th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
If you thought you would be able to legally buy some recreational marijuana in Albany starting Oct. 1, forget it. State law would allow it, but four members of the city council Wednesday said no way.
City Hall: Keeping it clean
Written September 23rd, 2015 by Hasso Hering
Passersby headed for the Albany Farmers’ Market last weekend witnessed a thorough cleaning at City Hall. No symbolism was implied, intended or (as far as I’m concerned) justified.
Will this fence keep anyone out?
Written September 23rd, 2015 by Hasso Hering
This is the fence the city of Albany says it was required to build on he back side of the Talking Water Gardens. Now that it’s finished, it looks fine but I still don’t see why it was needed or how it makes much sense.
Riverfront beat: Wheelhouse update
Written September 21st, 2015 by Hasso Hering
On the riverfront beat, there’s an encouraging update from the Wheelhouse, which became an instant landmark on the Willamette River when it was completed in 2010. Much of the four-story building sat vacant in the years since then, but now it is filling up.
Art dilemma dogs Albany council
Written September 21st, 2015 by Hasso Hering
The Albany City Council has a dilemma concerning “public art.” It was unable to resolve this problem Monday and will try again when it meets at 7:15 Wednesday night. If the issue is not resolved soon, it may hold up the design of the city’s new police headquarters and main fire station.
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Habitat house: This one is special
On one of my bike routes through Albany’s neighborhoods, I could not help but notice building activity on Front Avenue along with a sign announcing that something special was going on. What’s happening at 2234 Front Ave. N.E. is that Habitat for Humanity is building a house, but not just any house.
Tags: ADA design, Albany Area Habitat for Humanity, Front Avenue