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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Before it reopens: Monteith Riverpark

Written June 25th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

A week ago Monday, on June 17, the construction fencing around Monteith Riverpark had disappeared, and I took that as an opportunity to make a quick tour of the reconstructed park.


Keeping track: When will car store open?

Written June 24th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Someone asked about the opening date of the Albany Subaru dealership that’s being built at 520 Airport Road S.E. Some time this fall seems like the most likely date.


Working on the railroad at Davidson Street

Written June 22nd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

On one of my bike routes through old Albany’s east end, men were working Saturday at the Davidson Street grade crossing on the Water Avenue rail line.


‘Community solar’ catching rays off Hwy. 20

Written June 21st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Drivers on Highway 20 east of Albany have noticed the pilings for photovoltaic solar panels going in near the corner of Cox Creek Lane.


About new fencing on Santiam Canal

Written June 20th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

A line of new fence posts drew my attention this week along a section of the Albany-Santiam Canal. It brought to mind the stories I did six years ago about this very spot.


The algae mystery: Swan vs. Waverly Lake

Written June 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

This needs an explanation: How come Albany’s Waverly Lake is once again sporting unsightly rafts of algae while the Swan Lakes, just upstream on Cox Creek, appear to be completely clear?


Interlude at a small railroad crossing

Written June 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It’s rare that the Burkhart Street bike and pedestrian railroad crossing in Albany is blocked by a stationary train, but on Wednesday afternoon it was.


 
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