HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

For better reliability: Board OKs PP&L project

Written July 30th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

The outcome wasn’t in doubt,  so it was no surprise this afternoon when the Hearings Board of the Albany Planning Commission unanimously approved the expansion of Pacific Power’s Hazelwood substation.


See how clear of vines this path is now

Written July 29th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

As I say above, today I found the Dave Clark Path on Albany’s Willamette Riverfront cleared of the blackberry bushes and thorny vines that threatened to snag walkers and bike riders the last few weeks.


Why pickleball courts have been delayed

Written July 28th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

If you’re among the people in Albany wondering why there’s been no progress on the new pickleball courts at Linn-Benton Community College, this story is for you.


Neighbors pay the fee and appeal ‘The Banks’

Written July 27th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Neighbors opposed to the proposed 120-unit apartment complex called The Banks have passed the hat and collected enough money to cover the filing fee for an appeal, and today the appeal was filed.


Waive fee to appeal? Council says no

Written July 24th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

The Albany City Council has refused to waive the fee that neighbors have to pay to make their case against “The Banks,” a proposed 120-unit apartment complex on the Willamette River.


On Oak Grove, only the kids are missing

Written July 23rd, 2020 by Hasso Hering

The white posts that recently popped up on Oak Grove Drive in North Albany look like, well, white posts. Actually they are “delineators” that Benton County installed to make a safer walkway for children between Oak Grove School and Scenic Drive, about a quarter-mile apart.


Albany council steps into Portland unrest

Written July 22nd, 2020 by Hasso Hering

The virtual meeting of the Albany City Council Wednesday night was about to end without anything noteworthy taking place. But then Councilman Rich Kellum brought up the recent riots in Seattle and then Portland.


 
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