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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

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.


Return to Waverly Lake: It’s looking good

Written August 4th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

At the risk of too much repetition, let’s return to Albany’s Waverly Lake for a status report after the latest round of fighting an outbreak of aquatic growth.


Take extra care on this riverfront path

Written July 6th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The Dave Clark Path along Albany’s Willamette riverfront could use a general sprucing up, such as trimming of vegetation along and especially above the path.


Dangerous tree on Clark Path is sawn off

Written June 16th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Just to follow up: The low tree I ran into on Albany’s Dave Clark Path on Wednesday evening is gone.


Trail report: Danger point was still there

Written June 12th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Two days after getting conked on the head and thrown off my bike on Albany’s Dave Clark Riverfront Path, I visited the scene again on Friday and found the culprit still there.


Dave Clark Path could use some work

Written May 17th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

About a year and a half ago, in November 2024, the city put up warning barricades at a spot on the Dave Clark Riverfront Path where adjoining plates had separated and opened a gap. The barricades are still there, and so is the gap.


Checking on status of Deerfield Park

Written March 6th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

The renovation of Deerfield Park in South Albany was supposed to be complete by the fall of 2025. But as nearby residents know, it is not quite finished yet.


 
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