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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

On new plaza street, a little damage

Written February 5th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s new “plaza street” on the Willamette riverfront has sustained some damage well before it has seen its first intended use for events like the farmers’ market.


Demolition at NETL: What’s the plan?

Written February 4th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Prompted by the demolition of a building at the campus of the National Energy Technology Lab, rumors are flying about what the U.S. Department of Energy has in mind for the Albany site.


Details set for new CARA grant program

Written February 3rd, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The Central Albany Revitalization Area or CARA will end in June 2027, but not before handing out up to $545,000 in a final program of grants.


Working at night on new water line

Written February 2nd, 2026 by Hasso Hering

After dark on Sunday night seems an unusual time for a utility contractor to be working. But that was the case on Seventh Avenue between Takena and Elm streets.


Tesla proposes EV station at site on Pacific

Written February 1st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The Tesla company has told the Albany building department it plans to construct an electric vehicle charging station with 16 stalls on Southeast Pacific Boulevard.


Success: A massive railroad rescue job

Written January 31st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

If you haven’t seen it, I’d like to call your attention to a YouTube video showing the successful operation last week to save the locomotives of an Albany-bound train that were derailed on a trestle in Toledo.


That line on Ellsworth: ODOT may help

Written January 30th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Following up on the lane markings on Ellsworth Street and Ninth Avenue in Albany: Yes, the Oregon Department of Transportation may be interested in making improvements, but not just now.


 
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