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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

On Water Avenue track: Paving in the rain

Written September 4th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

On a rainy bike ride along the Albany riverfront on Thursday evening, I encountered an unexpected sight: A paving crew at work.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News

Cameras confirm experience on traffic speed

Written September 3rd, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Another month of data from Albany’s traffic cameras confirms what we already know: On streets that encourage it by their design, many motorists drive about 11 or 12 miles an hour over the posted speed.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News

Paddle boat season is about to end

Written September 2nd, 2026 by Hasso Hering

In case you’re wondering (and even if you’re not), your chances of paddling around Albany’s Waverly Lake on a yellow duckling paddle boat are about to end for the year.


Benton board postpones decision on church

Written September 1st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The Benton County Board of Commissioners this morning postponed for one week a decision on whether to allow Northside Christian Church to build a worship center on Powers Avenue in North Albany.

Posted in: Commentary, News

One point on a route of more than 1,300 miles

Written August 31st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Every once in a while it is good to remember that Albany is a stop on one of the premier passenger train routes in America.


What’s different on the Cox Creek Path

Written August 31st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

When homeless campers were evicted from the wilds of Albany’s Simpson Park this summer, where did they go? After taking a bike ride Sunday, I suspect some went to the banks of Cox Creek.


Checking on Cox Creek bridge replacement

Written August 29th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Work had stopped for the weekend when I got a closer look Saturday at the Cox Creek bridge construction on Northeast Waverly Drive.


 
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