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• Deadly equine virus hits Washington

    May 20, 2011 in City on Page A1 Three cases of a virulent strain of the equine herpes virus have been reported in Washington state, prompting horse owners to take precautions against spread of the disease. The Spokane …

• Equine herpes scare shrinks Lilac parade lineup

    May 19, 2011 in City Three cases of a virulent strain of the equine herpes virus have been reported in Washington state, prompting horse owners to take precautions against spread of the disease.

• Still waiting for spring to spring

  May 17, 2011 in City on Page A5 So, did you catch Saturday’s weird weather? Blue skies. Shining sun. Dry pavement…

• Face Time: Lilac Queen reflects on responsibilities, opportunities

  May 9, 2011 in City on Page A5 MacKenzie Johnson, a senior at Mead High School, is this year’s Spokane Lilac Festival Association Lilac Queen. In an interview last week, Johnson, 18, looked forward to the busy weeks … 8

• Landmark institutions show Spokane’s growth potential

  January 23, 2011 in City on Page A1 Spokane was a far different place four decades ago. Major community projects – like the upcoming Expo ’74 World’s Fair – were typically planned by older men meeting in such … 6

• Parade-goers enjoy the view

    May 16, 2010 in City on Page A1 There aren’t a lot of bad seats at the Lilac parade, but some are better than others. Like thousands who lined sidewalks in three-deep rows, 5-year-old Levi Knight of Spokane …

• Riverside, Deer Park high schools banding together

    May 13, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Deer Park has a long and decorated history of being involved in parades. In the town hall, you can view many trophies from various parades, dating back to a silver-plated …

• Lilac procession draws droves

  May 17, 2009 in City on Page B1 Mary Hall claimed her spot for the 71st annual Spokane Lilac Parade on Saturday afternoon so her grandchildren would have a front-row seat. But grandma and the kids got more …

• 71st Lilac parade kicks off Saturday

  May 15, 2009 in City Spokane’s 71st Armed Forces Torchlight Parade will set off at 7:45 p.m. Saturday downtown.

• From ventriloquist to parade chief

  May 14, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S1 This Saturday, when the 71st annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade kicks off, Michael Waldrip, the president of the Spokane Lilac Festival, will be fulfilling a lifelong dream. As a child …

• Lilac memories

  May 15, 2007 in Home on Page Z6 In May 1938 Faith Smith was strolling downtown when by chance she happened upon Spokane’s first Lilac Parade at the corner of Lincoln and Main. Or rather, it happened upon …