For now, a huge Oregon white oak log rests on the north end of Albany’s Oak Street near the Willamette River. It’s an impressive piece of wood.
A bridge district, with Benton this time?
Written February 6th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
North Albany property owners might be interested in Oregon House Bill 2887. It would allow the formation of a taxing district to build a new bridge in the Salem region. And Benton County property owners would help pay.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Benton County, bridge taxing district, capital city region, HB 2887, Linn County, Rep. Paul Evans, Willamette River
Tags: Benton County, bridge taxing district, capital city region, HB 2887, Linn County, Rep. Paul Evans, Willamette River
Willamette water quality: Update the info
Written January 30th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
We’re supposed to be concerned about — or at least interested in — the water quality in our rivers. But if you’re looking for up-to-date summaries on the Willamette from the Oregon DEQ, you’re out of luck.
City schedules public hearing on ‘The Banks’
Written January 17th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
Once again the Albany Planning Commission is faced with having to decide the fate of “The Banks,” a proposed 120-unit apartment complex on the Willamette River across Geary Street from Bowman Park.
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Tags: Albany Planning Commission, River View Holdings LLC, riverfront apartments, The Banks, Willamette River
Tags: Albany Planning Commission, River View Holdings LLC, riverfront apartments, The Banks, Willamette River
City tries to shut down camp under path
Written January 12th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
The Albany police have cracked down on a long-established transient camp underneath the Dave Clark Riverfront Path. Whether it sticks this time, we’ll have to wait and see.
Riverside apartments get renewed city OK
Written December 28th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
The Albany city planning staff Monday approved — again — a site plan for “The Banks,” a 120-unit apartment complex just east of Bowman Park on the Willamette River.
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Tags: apartments on river, Bowman Park, Geary Street, River View Holdings, The Banks, Willamette River
Tags: apartments on river, Bowman Park, Geary Street, River View Holdings, The Banks, Willamette River
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Biking across the Ellsworth Street Bridge
If you’re going to ride a bike around Albany for any length of time, sooner or later you’re going to want to cross the Willamette River.
Tags: Albany cycling, Ellsworth Street bridge, river crossings, Willamette River