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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. 

 

State police remind motorists to travel safe

Memorial Day weekend brings barbecues and fun, but police statewide are urging travelers to remain safe over the holiday weekend.

Increased enforcement will be in place across the state in keeping with the “Click It or Ticket” campaign running from May 20 to June 2.

Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Oregon State Police troopers will be working closely with local law enforcement agencies to encourage drivers and passengers to wear seat belts, keep impaired drivers off the roads and stop distracting driving behaviors.

 

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