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A plan to keep Waverly Lake clear

Written November 25th, 2022 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 5 responses.

Albany’s Waverly Lake may stay clear of algae next summer if the city council grants a request from the city parks department for funds to bring that about.

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Covid may stop Albany Veterans Day parade

Written June 22nd, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 9 responses.

With big events around the world falling victim to COVID-19, it comes as no surprise that Albany’s Veterans Day parade this year may be called off as well.

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Albany’s a no-show in airport display

Written September 4th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 13 responses.

With a couple of hours to kill in the international arrivals hall at the Portland airport Saturday, I spent a few minutes checking out the brochures at the Oregon Welcome Center there. I noticed that among the glossy invitations from Salem, Corvallis,  Eugene and even Monmouth, Albany was conspicuous by not being there.

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Our sales tax on visitors

Written July 22nd, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 3 responses.

There’s something a little unusual about the sales tax on hotel rooms. Unlike other taxes, its main point seems to be to generate more taxes.

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