Republic Services wants to sharply increase the minimum fee for taking stuff to the Coffin Butte landfill, but the price of dumping is not the only issue that should concern the public.
Hyak Park gets a new restroom
Written April 11th, 2018 by Hasso Hering
Benton County’s Hyak Park on the Willamette River reopened to the public Wednesday after being closed while workers were installing a small new restroom building.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Benton County, Hyak Park, Natural Areas & Parks, Oregon State Marine Board, Willamette River
Tags: Benton County, Hyak Park, Natural Areas & Parks, Oregon State Marine Board, Willamette River
Benton County’s seismic dilemma
Written March 26th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
Imagine the predicament of the Benton County Board of Commissioners. They’re faced with deciding what to with the historic county courthouse, a lovely landmark that is much admired. But it is also unsafe in an earthquake and would cost an arm and a leg to shore up.
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Tags: Benton commissioners, Benton County, Benton courthouse, seisimc risk
Tags: Benton commissioners, Benton County, Benton courthouse, seisimc risk
Benton County tries its Arabic
Written December 29th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
Benton County officials are as considerate as anyone in making sure that minorities are not left out. Still I was surprised to come across a county press release in Arabic.
Opposites on grass as well
Written October 31st, 2015 by Hasso Hering
Once again we see the contrast between Linn and Benton counties, this time in the official attitude toward marijuana regulation. Linn County is about to make use of the option it has under state law to ban commerce in weed. Benton County is doing the opposite, preparing to amend its land use code to make […]
Use those dual lanes while you can
Written October 15th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
Better enjoy it while you can, North Albany drivers, pulling into this extra left-turn lane on Spring Hill Drive at Highway 20. This little traffic feature has been a boon to drivers, but that doesn’t count as much as ODOT regulations and concerns.
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Tags: Albany City Council, Benton County, dual turn lanes, roundabout, Spring Hill and 20, traffic oval
Tags: Albany City Council, Benton County, dual turn lanes, roundabout, Spring Hill and 20, traffic oval
First the corona, and then an election
As if the coronavirus panic was not bad enough, there’s an election right around the corner. But nobody around here has paid it much attention so far.
Tags: Benton County, Linn County, May 19 primary, Oregon primary 2020