HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Willamette viewpoint is worth your visit

Written September 12th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Last Sunday I paid another visit to the Willamette River viewpoint at the foot of Broadalbin Street on Albany’s waterfront. Here’s what I found.


‘Plaza street’ will add to electric bills

Written August 2nd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s Waterfront Project calls for power lines on three blocks of Water Avenue to be placed underground, and all Pacific Power customers within the city will be charged for the expense.


Ideal for this weather: New splash pad

Written July 10th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The July heat wave came at just the right time. This has been the first week that Albany’s new children’s splash pad was open in the renovated Monteith Riverpark.


Looking in as Monteith Park is rebuilt

Written April 15th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Once again the construction gate was ajar and no one seemed to be around on Monday afternoon, so the bike and I snuck into Monteith Riverpark to look at how the park’s reconstruction was coming along.


Digging deep: Rebuilding crossing at park

Written March 23rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

My usual riverfront bike route goes past Albany’s Monteith Riverpark, where a contractor for the Portland & Western Railroad now is rebuilding the crossing at the entrance to the park.


Waterfront Project: Checking on stage etc.

Written March 14th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The new stage at Monteith Riverpark looks almost finished, and on Tuesday I took advantage of an open gate in the construction fence to walk in and take a closer look.


New phase starting in riverfront project

Written February 25th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Construction work on the Water Avenue rail line does not stop on weekends, as I could not help but notice on my regular bike route Sunday afternoon.


 
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