HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

In Senate bill, a new approach to river trash

Written January 28th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

A state senator from Port Orford has an answer to the problem of vagrants leaving trash behind when they leave their camping spots along Oregon rivers: Make the state clean it up.


Monteith boardwalk unharmed by flooding

Written January 23rd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Being under water for a few days toward the end of December apparently did not damage the short “boardwalk” at the bottom of Albany’s Monteith  Riverpark.


On the riverfront beat: Water and sunshine

Written January 6th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

  Back on the Albany riverfront, the news is about the same: High water in the parks, but no problems.


Wandering around a parking lot without cars

Written January 5th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

On Sunday I took a few minutes to wander around the completely empty parking lot at Albany’s Bowman Park. No reason, except that the park was closed to vehicles because of high water a few days ago.


How high’s the water Momma? Hum that tune

Written December 30th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

“How high’s the water, Momma?” Johnny Cash asked in 1959. And the answer was: “Five feet high and rising.”


High water laps at Riverpark’s new stage

Written December 29th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The Albany riverfront gets a little more interesting every time the water level rises, as  it is doing now because of recent rains.


It’s the season for flooding in Bryant Park

Written December 28th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It would not be winter if Bryant Park in Albany didn’t get flooded for at least a few days, sometimes for weeks.


 
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