HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Timberlab access deal saves farming district

Written August 28th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

This photo, taken on a bike ride in June 2023, comes in handy now to illustrate a historic deal that saves the Dever-Conner farming area near Millersburg from urban or industrial expansion for the next 51 years.


Charge your EV while at the courthouse

Written June 7th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Suppose you have an electric car and serve on a jury at the Linn County courthouse in the coming months. You could charge your vehicle while you consider the fate of the unfortunate accused.


Trimming trees to preserve the view

Written May 26th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Let’s catch up with the loose ends left by the May 14 story about trimming the small trees and bushes on the Willamette riverbank in front of Linn County’s Wheelhouse Building.


Rail activity at reloading site: What’s up?

Written April 22nd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

On my bike ride to Millersburg Saturday, I happened to see, from a distance, railroad cars sitting under the giant crane at the Mid-Valley Intermodal Center, which otherwise has remained unused since it opened in December 2022.


Linn County completes Wheelhouse purchase

Written December 18th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Linn County now owns the Wheelhouse, the four-story office building whose tenants on the north side have a commanding view of the Willamette River.


Linn County rents space for Veterans Services

Written November 1st, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Linn County is expanding its services to part of a downtown Albany building that, until a few years ago, housed Mark Thomas Motors.


Linn County may buy riverside Wheelhouse

Written October 17th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

For years the Linn County commissioners have been trying to find more space in Albany for county government functions. Now they have their eyes on the Wheelhouse, the four-story office building overlooking the Willamette River.


 
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