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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

West’s stadium: When public has access

Written August 17th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Memorial Stadium at West Albany High School is normally open to the public during non-school hours when no events are taking place, but an Albany resident says the place has been locked at times when it should have been open.


Oregon’s neglected state park: Bowers Rock

Written February 21st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

For February, the weather was nice on Wednesday afternoon. I  used the occasion for one of my occasional visits to Bowers Rock State Park, which must rank as the most neglected of all the Oregon state parks.


Unlocking the grounds when school is out

Written August 14th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

It’s been a long tradition in Albany schools that the grounds be open to the public when classes are not in session, like during the summer. Lately at least two school yards were locked down tight instead, but now the district says they’ll be open again.


 
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