Albany City Council

Residents gather outside of Albany City Counsel Chambers holding "Block Flock" signs before the meeting, May 27, 2026.

Politics & Government

Albany City Council decides against reactivating Flock camera

Macy Moore

Albany City Council voted 4 to 2 Wednesday to end its use of AI-powered Flock license plate recognition cameras.

Politics & Government

Albany City Council will decide whether to turn the city’s Flock camera back on

Macy Moore

The Albany City Council will soon decide whether to turn the police department’s Flock camera back on.

A woman speaks into a microphone at a desk, while others listen behind her and next to her.

Economy & Business

Obie Companies looks to develop downtown Albany

Karen Richards

The City of Albany is turning to a Eugene-based company to help build up its riverfront.

The City of Albany is examining how it regulates portable toilets. This is a file photo of a toilet, location unknown.

Politics & Government

Albany seeks public input on portable toilet regulations

Chris Lehman

The city of Albany is seeking public input on how to regulate portable toilets.

Politics & Government

Albany Bans Recreational Pot Sales

Oregon voters approved recreational marijuana last fall, but not every city is ready for pot sales to begin on October 1st. The City of Albany decided to…