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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

More vandalism at new piers and riverpark

Written October 13th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

On Facebook, Albany police reported new vandalism at Monteith Riverpark last week. On a bike ride, I went by there on Sunday to take a look.


The story behind those riverfront pilings

Written August 23rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The view from the new platform at Monteith Riverpark is nice, someone observed in an email. But what about that ugly piling sticking up in the middle? Will it be removed?


Camp cleanup planned in Simpson Park

Written August 12th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

People camping in Simpson Park can expect to be notified this week that they’ll have to leave and their camps will be dismantled.


Look what someone has already done

Written June 29th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It didn’t take long for some moron to damage the new Willamette River overlook on the Albany riverfront.


A good place to remember Sam’s verse

Written June 9th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

When you have a few minutes, go visit the newly reconstructed east viewing pier on the Albany riverfront. It’s a beautiful piece of workmanship and a great vantage point for looking around.


Getting a look at new riverfront pier

Written June 4th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

As pieces of Albany’s Waterfront Project are slowly coming together, it’s tempting to get a closer look even though they aren’t officially finished or complete.


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.


 
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