The red light cameras at Queen Avenue Southeast and Geary Street issues about 700 citations a year, according to city staff. That number is about to climb.
President Joe Bidenâs $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill likely would lead to significant improvements in the mid-valley should the administration get the bill through Congress.
And there are clear areas of need out there, as the White House has established with a state-by-state report card on transportation and other infrastructure issues.
Oregon received a C-, about in the middle of what seems like a fairly tough grading curve. Georgia and Utah received the top grade, a C+. The territory of Puerto Rico was last with a D-.
President Biden invited 40 world leaders to a climate summit held this week as the planet looks to fight back against climate change. Ali Zaidi, Deputy National Climate Advisor at The White House, breaks down the major items Americans should take away from the summit and discusses the Biden administration s next moves to reduce global warming.
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Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Light.â Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps. Lights will be on at least 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1.
Albany Helping Hands Christmas trees, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., last day, AHH Woodlot, 5150 SE Santiam Highway; Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3201 Pacific Blvd. SW.; North Albany Road and Hickory Street, North Albany; the Party Store, 1230 Pacific Blvd. SE. Masks, social distancing and hand sanitizer required at lots.
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Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Light.â Judging this year is open to the community. Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps, and community members can vote for their favorites on Facebook; today is the last day to vote. Lights will be on at least from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1. Winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year, and will receive prizes including a party room rental at the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, a night s stay at a local hotel, pizza from Southpaw s Perfect Pizza and Sports Pub, and gift certificates from local stores. Winners will be announced by Tuesday.