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• Early signup open for Bloomsday run

  January 7, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S2 With chilly temperatures, it may take a leap of imagination to realize spring is coming soon and with it the 34th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. But to help fortify New …

• I’m being benched; come join the celebrations

  May 5, 2009 in City on Page A5 Boy, I’m feeling out of gas. I guess it’s because I’m getting older. But it now takes me a day or two to fully recover from sitting out Bloomsday. 1

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  Making it look easy

  May 4, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Prior to pre-race favorite Ridouane Harroufi’s decision to pull his name from the list of competitors in the 2009 Lilac Bloomsday Run, there was much talk about the Moroccan distance …

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  They claim the color of shame

  May 3, 2009 in City on Page A1 Alex Stewart, 14, will be doing Bloomsday today with his face painted green. He’ll hand out green “Empower” wrist bands and spread this message: Kids with mental health issues never …

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  Getting greener

  May 2, 2009 in City on Page A1 When 50,000 runners and walkers reach for water during Bloomsday, they leave quite a few paper cups behind. In previous years, cleanup crews have swiftly removed the trampled cups as …

• Bloomsday facts: Today and beyond

  May 2, 2009 in City on Page A1 Number pick-up: Race numbers can be picked up at the trade show today from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The show is in the Group Health Exhibit Hall at the …

• Bloomsday check-in continues; streets to close

  May 1, 2009 in City Only out-of-towners can check in now.

• Officials: No changes for Bloomsday

  April 30, 2009 in City After consulting with the Spokane Regional Health District, Bloomsday will continue as planned, officials announced this afternoon.

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  Bloomsday’s Facebook page lets fans share enthusiasm

  April 30, 2009 in City on Page A1 Seems like everyone is joining Facebook. Even Bloomsday. Spokane’s Bloomsday race has more than 1,500 Facebook fans – fewer than the Beatles’ 1 million fans, but handily beating Boeing’s 254.

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  Kenya’s 15-year winning streak in jeopardy

  April 29, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 With defending champion Micah Kogo not entered, there is a good chance Kenya’s rule in the Men’s Open division of the Lilac Bloomsday Run could end with Sunday’s 33rd running …

• Street crews prepare Bloomsday route

  April 28, 2009 in City Spokane city crews are working along the Bloomsday road run route getting it cleaned and in good shape for Sunday’s 33rd running of the popular event.

• Bloomsday’s online registration deadline is Sunday

  April 17, 2009 in City The registration deadline for Spokane’s annual Bloomsday road race is approaching.

• Bloomsday registration deadlines begin Tuesday

  April 13, 2009 in City The registration deadline for Spokane’s annual Bloomsday road race is approaching.

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  Out & About

  April 5, 2009 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTCLIMB

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  It just runs in the family

  March 23, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Between now and the first Sunday in May, the Dingus family will be on the move. In addition to work, school, community service, soccer practice and other obligations, the Spokane …

• In brief: Ice age group plans eight-mile hike

  February 26, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S3 The Cheney-Spokane chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute is offering an eight-mile hike that’s not for the faint of heart. The hike from Lyons Ferry State Park to Palouse …

• In brief: 15th Ave. project focus of meeting

  February 26, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF2 An open house will be held today, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Post Falls City Council Chambers, 408 Spokane St., to provide the Post Falls community an opportunity …

• Blanchette: Beardsley knows about beating odds

  February 25, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 It is coming up on 27 years now since the best of all Boston Marathons, the extraordinary “Duel in the Sun” in which Alberto Salazar willed himself ahead of Dick …

• In brief: Camp Fire candy sale ends March 1

  February 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Camp Fire USA Inland Northwest Council is selling Camp Fire Candy at local grocery stores and neighborhoods, through March 1. Candies include Smooth Mint Patties, Almond Roca, Almond Caramel Clusters …

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  Writer uses poetry to help cope with prostate cancer

  February 10, 2009 in Features on Page C1 When Steve Heaps was diagnosed with prostate cancer 13 months ago, all he could do at first was cry.

• In brief: Bloomsday opens registration site

  January 8, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W4 Early-bird registration for Bloomsday is now open at www.bloomsdayrun.org. Runners who sign up by Feb. 15 will have a chance to win a trip for two to the St. Patrick’s …

• In brief: Special Needs Recreation holding Cowboy Crusade

  January 8, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF5 The Special Needs Recreation, a nonprofit organization in Post Falls that provides recreational opportunities for youths and adults who have disabilities, will hold a Cowboy Crusade Romp and Stomp dance …