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Members of the Northeast Oregon Regional SWAT Team undergo weapons training at their range south of La Grande, which is hosting the SWAT team as well as other special operations officers from the area for a weeklong training. (Kris Rasmussen / For The Observer)

La Grande playing host to first SWAT team school this week 

Donning camouflage uniforms resembling military fatigues, officers from throughout Northeast Oregon are going to school this week.

La Grande is putting on its first basic SWAT school, hosting the Northeast Oregon Regional SWAT Team as well as other special operations officers from the area.

Since the formation of the Northeast Oregon Regional SWAT Team last year, officers have not yet had the chance to attend a weeklong program such as the one being held here this week. 

 

Clearing life’s hurdles

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La Grande’s Kayla Rasmussen, left, will compete in the 100-meter hurdles at the 4A state track meet Friday and Saturday in Eugene. Teammate Haley White, right, has the fifth-fastest time in the event heading into the state meet.

La Grande’s Rasmussen comes back from illness to qualify for state 

There are always hurdles that we have to overcome in life.

At different points, it can seem like those hurdles are larger than others.

Kayla Rasmussen was able to overcome one of her toughest hurdles in her young life recently, and now she will look to bring home a state track championship. 

 

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