HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

City reviews plan for new apartments

Written April 1st, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Another Albany apartment complex is in the works. The city ‘s planning division on Tuesday gave public notice that it is reviewing a site plan for 30 new units on Santiam Road along Periwinkle Creek.


From yard ornaments to more apartments

Written August 26th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

For the last few decades, 1433 Santiam Road in Albany was the address of Owl Hoot Ornaments, the place to go if you wanted a concrete bird bath, say, or even a garden gnome. The business is gone, and an apartment complex is proposed to be built there instead.


 
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