A few thick slices

• 97-year-old takes it in strides : Kennewick walker ready for seventh Bloomsday. With people living longer, should Bloomsday split their “90 and over” category? Photo director Larry Reisnouer, among others, thinks it may be a good idea - While there are exceptions, there must be a noticeable difference between being in early 90s versus late 90s.

Mary Laposa watches clouds pass overhead Monday outside of Women’s Hearth in downtown Spokane. Brian Plonka photo. Read the story: Women’s Hearth to hold art show Friday

Firefighters survey the damage to a house on Pacific Ave. in Spokane near Perry Street that was damaged in a fire after a pan of oil was left on the stove. Zaneen Hoover and her family were not in the home at the time of the fire, but were nearby and escaped without injury. A few cats were missing at the time of the fire, and the home was severly damaged. Rajah Bose photo. Read the story: Fire destroys Pacific Avenue home

• Inspired by son, Jenny McCarthy pushes autism awareness : Some editors characterized this story as medical advice from a former Bunny, but features editor Ken Paulman said this was the most interesting of yesterday’s newswire picks for the Today page. For people who just fell in from space, here’s her IMDB resume (work safe).

Coming up

A Bloomsday-food story on what to eat before the big event.