HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Ballot issues: This equality we have

Written July 30th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

Equal rights for women? As a campaign slogan, isn’t that phrase a whole generation out of date? Apparently not. One of the seven ballot measures facing Oregon voters this fall is described online as the “Equal Rights for Women Initiative.” And it will probably pass, even though it’s hard to see exactly what it would […]


Too much sun? Aha, a hat!

Written July 29th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

Comely as they are, the TV weather girls I sometimes watch seem to believe their viewers are too dumb to survive a heat wave on their own. So they advise us to stay out of the sun, drink plenty of water and wear light-colored, loose-fitting outfits. Thus encouraged, I make so bold as to offer advice of my […]


Another rail crossing “adventure”

Written July 29th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

Here’s an example of how drivers might get into trouble — although this one didn’t — at the Geary Street railroad grade crossing.


Immigration: Phrases don’t help

Written July 29th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

In the immigration debate, it might help if we all started being clear about what we are talking about, and about what can and can’t be done.


Downtown building due for upgrade

Written July 28th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

This doesn’t look like much now, just the shabby back side of the old Albany building at 420 Third Ave. S.W.  But it won’t look like this for long.


Sunday video: Cavorting canines

Written July 27th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s new dog park wasn’t exactly overrun Sunday morning, but the dogs that were there seemed to enjoy themselves. Maybe they don’t usually get to run around in company with other dogs, so this might have neen something of a novelty for them.


Police site: The access issue

Written July 25th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

There’s been some question about access to and from the planned site of a new Albany police station on Pacific Boulevard S.W. (Highway 99E).  Today there’s new information on that point from Ron Irish, the city’s transportation systems analyst.


 
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