Lentil lunacy to sweep Pullman for 22nd year

Roxy and Lory Dickerson of St. John delight over handsful of lentils.

The mighty lentil will once again be celebrated during the 22nd annual Palouse National Lentil Festival in Pullman this year.

In step with tradition, festival-goers can line up to receive a cup of lentil chili from the 350-gallon cauldron, starting at 5 p.m., Friday.

The usual slew of events follows on Saturday. At 10 a.m. runners take off for the Tase T. Lentil run starting at the Simpson United Methodist Church. This is followed by the lentil pancake breakfast and the lentil bike ride at 9 a.m.

The grand parade begins at 1...