HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Change coming to corner near riverfront

Written February 7th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

There’s a lot near the Albany riverfront that has been the subject of stories here before. For years it was occupied by an old garage and warehouse, which was demolished in 2023.


Right turn on red: Remember to stop first

Written February 5th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

At least a few drivers making right turns on red at Queen Avenue and Geary Street in Albany seem to have trouble coming to a stop before they start the turn.


How about taking down that old sign?

Written February 4th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Now and then I wonder if anything will ever be done with the long-closed Albany restaurant property at 3225 Santiam Hwy. S.E., less than  a block from Interstate 5.


City approves site plan for chemical plant

Written February 3rd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The City of Albany today approved, with many conditions, the site plan of a proposed chemical plant on industrially zoned property on the east side of Ferry Street.


Smaller houses that cost less: Solution?

Written February 2nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

For years I have followed what was happening on a lot across from Albany’s Hackleman Park. A bike ride took me past the address again last month, and what I saw might be one partial answer to Oregon’s so-called housing crisis.


When Water Avenue work will resume

Written January 31st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

This is the year the west end of Albany’s Water Avenue will get an overhaul, and I was wondering when this work will resume, and why it didn’t start during January when it was sunny and dry.


A brief diversion on a sunny winter’s day

Written January 29th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Wednesday was supposed to be the last dry and sunny day for a while. The afternoon found the bike and me on Albany’s Cox Creek Path, where I noticed two things.


 
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