HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Where a city fuel tax would be sweet

Written April 4th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Like Albany, the City of Millersburg is considering a local fuel tax to help pay for street maintenance. But in Millersburg, most of the revenue would come from people who live some place else.


Farmers under attack from D’s in Salem

Written April 3rd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Thirteen Democrats in the Oregon legislature, most of them from the Portland metro area, want to make the life of Oregon farmers even more difficult than it already is.


Buying a gun: What OSP numbers show

Written April 1st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Democrats in the Oregon legislature are working on a bill intended to make it harder and more expensive to buy a gun. The most likely effect of their efforts is to stimulate gun sales again before the new restrictions take effect.


Close to nature: Riding by Albany creeks

Written March 31st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

One reason old Albany’s Willamette Neighborhood makes for a great place to ride a bike — besides not much traffic — is that nature is close at hand.


Downtown housing: The latest addition

Written March 30th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Two buildings containing eight three-story townhouses are under construction in the 200 block of Southeast Third Avenue, the latest project by the Lepman organization to increase housing in and near Albany’s downtown.


At Albany Station, one fewer train

Written March 29th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

It had been some time since I stopped at Albany Station on a bike ride. I did that Saturday and noticed that the second half of the new passenger platform had been completed, probably months ago. I was taking pictures of the platform with my phone when suddenly: When I posted this video clip on […]


City plans to put three lots up for sale

Written March 27th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Three small vacant lots in central Albany and owned by the city will soon come up for sale. What eventually happens there, if anything, seems very much up in the air.


 
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