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Pumping hits a snag at Water Gardens

Written August 22nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The plan to supply Albany’s Talking Water Gardens with a pump from Cox Creek has hit a snag. I noticed this on a bike ride to the constructed wetlands on Thursday evening.


Good news on the pavement beat

Written February 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Returning from Browser’s Books via Pine Street toward Hackleman Park, the bike and I for years tried to avoid the worst potholes. Lately that has not been necessary, because a section of new pavement is in place.


Autumn at Talking Waters: Smooth and easy riding

Written October 29th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Late October is as good a time as any for a visit to Albany’s Talking Water Gardens, and I did a circuit of the major paths on the bike in the middle of last week.


N. Albany Park project still awaits permit

Written April 11th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It was in February that Benton County awarded a contract to replace the restroom in North Albany Park, but neither the demolition of the old one nor the new construction has begun. I wondered what was holding things up.


Why the Queen Ave. job has been delayed

Written November 17th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Albany city officials say complications with two railroads are still delaying construction of a new water main on Queen Avenue just east of Pacific Boulevard.


Albany to buy former school bus barn

Written October 8th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The former bus barn of the Albany public schools will become the property of the city of Albany, according to a sales agreement up for city council approval on Wednesday night.


City’s appeal: Stay off Queen to let crews finish

Written August 28th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

If you want Queen Avenue to be finished on time, stay out of the way. That’s the advice that came Monday from the City of Albany.


 
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