HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Safety? How did we survive?

Written May 24th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

We all know that times change and that except in dentistry, civil rights and a few other fields they rarely change for the better. We know this, and yet it’s good to be reminded now and then. How about, for instance, childhood adventures and relative safety?


Are these dirt barriers necessary?

Written May 23rd, 2015 by Hasso Hering

For some years now, you and I have seen long ribbons of black or orange sheeting surrounding construction sites in the mid-valley. I guessed these low fences were intended to prevent dirt and water from escaping, and wondered if they did any good. Now that I’ve finally looked them up, it’s apparent to me that in many cases stringing […]


Try this new way to pay for roads

Written May 21st, 2015 by Hasso Hering

If you drive a heavy pickup, here’s your chance to save a few pennies on Oregon road tax: Try to sign up for “OReGo,” the road usage charge program. You can’t actually sign up yet, but at www.myOReGO.org you can get on the list of vehicle owners interested in volunteering for the program when it […]


How the ivory bill would hurt

Written May 21st, 2015 by Hasso Hering

Wednesday’s hearing on the ivory bill before the Oregon House Judiciary Committee generated so much testimony that the panel postponed action and scheduled another work session for May 27. Among all the submissions, the most compelling I saw came from Albany resident Kenn Holmes.

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Luckiamute launch: Too complicated?

Written May 20th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

On Sunday I speculated that this summer might be the time that river boaters would finally be able to use the promised “paddle access” at Luckiamute State Park. But no, construction of this launch site on the Luckiamute River is still being delayed, and it seems to me the fault lies with making this project […]


A win for Albany, but a slim one

Written May 19th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

Seriously? A mere 53 percent affirmative vote? If that holds up, it’s more than enough to pass the bond issue for a new Albany police headquarters and downtown fire station. But considering the enormous amount of work that went into this proposal, one might have wished for a greater majority of supporting votes. According to […]


Lowe’s says it will open in December

Written May 18th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

There was the usual assembly of local officials and company representatives to mark the start of construction Monday of Lowe’s Albany home improvement and garden center, and the company man I talked to was confident the builders would beat the Dec. 31 deadline to finish the job.


 
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