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Group threatens to sue Albany over rain permit

Written February 8th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 9 responses.

Willamette Riverkeeper, a Portland-based nonprofit, claims Albany is violating the federal Clean Water Act by not having a permit to discharge rainwater runoff to the Willamette River and other waterways. The city says the claim is unwarranted.

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Rain and tax talk arrive together

Written November 7th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 35 responses.

The rainy season has started and, as though on cue, the Albany City Council is taking up consideration of a tax on rain. But before such an added tax is enacted, second thoughts are in order.

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