The country seems to be intent on self-destruction, so maybe this little bridge in Albany is a fitting symbol of our habit of letting things go till they get out of hand.
How Albany got the Swan Lakes
Written May 13th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
On a generally aimless ride around town the other afternoon, I came across this low dam and wondered when it was built and by whom.
Cracks and scour: This bridge will get fixed
Written April 30th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
The Salem Avenue bridge over Cox Creek in Albany, seen here on April 21, looks pretty solid. But inspections have found structural problems that may cost — in round figures — an estimated $700,000 to fix.
Behold our mighty … Cox Creek
Written February 16th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
It’s not often anyone is tempted to write a headline like the one above. But it came to mind after a day of unusually heavy rain in the Albany area, where heavy rain in February is not exactly big news.
Why city’s creeks are still flowing
Written August 13th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
If we needed another reason to value and maintain the Albany-Santiam Canal, we’re seeing it now. We’re seeing it in the creeks that keep flowing through town and are keeping water in the ponds of city parks despite this summer’s drought and unusual heat.
Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Albany parks, Albany-Santiam Canal, Cathey Creek, Cox Creek, Eighth Avenue Canal, Perwinkle Creek
Tags: Albany parks, Albany-Santiam Canal, Cathey Creek, Cox Creek, Eighth Avenue Canal, Perwinkle Creek
Something’s new along Cox Creek
Written December 18th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
A new feature has appeared on the Cox Creek Path, one of Albany’s bike and walking trails, and an interesting item it is.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Albany parks, Calapooia Watershed Council, Cox Creek, Cox Creek path
Tags: Albany parks, Calapooia Watershed Council, Cox Creek, Cox Creek path
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Proposed on Salem Ave.: An industrial building
The lot you see above with a for-sale sign is at 3055 Salem Ave. S.E.. It’s on one of my bike routes through Albany, and it’s been vacant for as long as I can remember. But it may not stay vacant long.
Tags: Albany industry, Corrquest, Cox Creek, industrial building, Salem Avenue, site plan review