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Global soccer star Mohamed Salah, Egypt teammates dazzle for fans during open World Cup training session

Global soccer star Mohamed Salah, Egypt teammates dazzle for fans during open World Cup training session

Updated 7:27 p.m.

Near the end of a two-hour open training session held Wednesday under partially cloudy and sporadically wet skies at Gonzaga’s Luger Field, members of Egypt’s World Cup team took turns finishing on goal, taking crosses from both sides of the freshly manicured playing surface.

Teen says he shot and killed mother’s boyfriend on South Hill after boyfriend choked her

Updated 5:35 p.m.

Downtown Spokane trees get cozy after ‘yarn bomb’

Updated 7:07 p.m.

Faculty recommends four EWU majors for cuts, as new education degree proposed

Saving Victoria, saving Spokane: Stabilization employee tells her story of fentanyl addiction, overdose and recovery

Ferris seniors place second in world in environmental science competition for research on smoke and agriculture

Reorganization stirs controversy as pressures on higher education close in on Gonzaga University

Carmela Conroy will need more than math to get to Congress

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Soccer superstar Mohamed Salah takes a selfie with Liverpool fans after winning the English Premiere League last year. Salah is the captain of Egypt’s World Cup team which is set to practice in Spokane this spring as it prepares for its matches at Seattle’s Lumen Field in June. (Instagram)

The Spokesman-Review is spotlighting Egypt — the place, people, and culture — as Spokane welcomes the Egyptian men's national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Cracker Barrel lures diners with patriotic shirts, Americana

Cracker Barrel lures diners with patriotic shirts, Americana

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Global soccer star Mohamed Salah, Egypt teammates dazzle for fans during open World Cup training session

Global soccer star Mohamed Salah, Egypt teammates dazzle for fans during open World Cup training session

Updated 7:27 p.m.

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Hoopfest organizers look to reel in more volunteers, no experience or basketball fervor necessary

Hoopfest organizers look to reel in more volunteers, no experience or basketball fervor necessary

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Bill Gates testifies Epstein pressured him using knowledge of his affairs

Bill Gates testifies Epstein pressured him using knowledge of his affairs

Education

Gov. Ferguson backs statewide ban on cellphone use during school day

Gov. Ferguson backs statewide ban on cellphone use during school day

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Reel Rundown: '100 Foot Wave' shows lasting lure of big waters as surfers age

Reel Rundown: ‘100 Foot Wave’ shows lasting lure of big waters as surfers age

Updated 7:45 p.m.

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Spokane County Commission to consider public safety sales tax that wouldn't need voter approval

Spokane County Commission to consider public safety sales tax that wouldn’t need voter approval

Transportation

Getting There: Construction and closures on Maple Street Bridge, South Walnut Street and Greene Street Bridge

Getting There: Construction and closures on Maple Street Bridge, South Walnut Street and Greene Street Bridge

Outdoors

Peak of desire: John and Jess Roskelley looked death in the eye on their ascent of Everest but never wavered in their common goal

Peak of desire: John and Jess Roskelley looked death in the eye on their ascent of Everest but never wavered in their common goal

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Hurricane center begins tracking 1st Atlantic basin system with chance to form

Hurricane center begins tracking 1st Atlantic basin system with chance to form

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Community Cookbook: Summer treats to keep you cool

Community Cookbook: Summer treats to keep you cool

Public Safety

Authorities investigating suspicious north Spokane house fire that displaced 4

Authorities investigating suspicious north Spokane house fire that displaced 4

Science & Tech

Ferris seniors place second in world in environmental science competition for research on smoke and agriculture

Ferris seniors place second in world in environmental science competition for research on smoke and agriculture

Northwest Passages Book Club

The Pillagers Guide to Arctic Pianos by Kendra Langford Shaw

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The Pillagers Guide to Arctic Pianos by Kendra Langford Shaw

July 15, 2026, 7 p.m.

The Montvale Event Center 1019 W 1st Ave Spokane, WA 99201

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This day in history: With half of Spokane cops living outside city limits, leaders contemplated residency requirement; Officer shot man in stolen car

This day in history: With half of Spokane cops living outside city limits, leaders contemplated residency requirement; Officer shot man in stolen car

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