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‘The Pearl of the Caribbean’: Spokane’s budding Cuban cuisine scene celebrates heritage as specter of American intervention looms

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As a 17-year-old in Fidel Castro’s army, Jose Sosa’s father went 64 days without a meal. After weeks of tromping across the Cuban countryside, his company eventually stumbled upon a field of rotten pineapples.

Spokane deputy testifies his use of force was lawful, reasonable in assault case

Updated 10:23 p.m.

Spokane City Council takes ‘right to cooling’ back up

Updated 10:29 p.m.

One dead in Nez Perce County crash Monday

Updated 9:47 p.m.

STCU rolls out disaster relief loans in wake of Upriver fire

Updated 8:52 p.m.

Rain, rain go away: A look into Hoopfest weather

Eastern football team takes part in step aerobics class with university president

Getting There: Wheat Line offers bus service between Spokane, Moses Lake and Pasco, thanks to FIFA World Cup

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USMNT players celebrate one of Folarin Balogun’s goals vs. Paraguay in the World Cup opener. (Getty Images)

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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Alan Greenspan, most powerful central banker of modern times, dies at 100

Updated 10:09 p.m.

Sports

Breaking down draft week scenarios for Graham Ike and Gonzaga’s other NBA hopefuls

Pacific Northwest

Cool Critters: Honk if you love Canada geese dads

As winter approaches, Spokane-area homeowners are getting smart about energy costs

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Nation/World

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

Updated 9:58 p.m.

Education

Former principal at Mead High School alleges ‘unhealthy culture’ in football program during hazing lawsuit

Updated 10:28 p.m.

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Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94

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Government

Spokane City Council approves yearlong moratorium on new large data centers

Updated 10:25 p.m.

Transportation

Getting There: Wheat Line offers bus service between Spokane, Moses Lake and Pasco, thanks to FIFA World Cup

Outdoors

Getting out with kids: Rich Landers details differences in camping with girls and boys | Gone Wild

Weather

Rain, rain go away: A look into Hoopfest weather

Life

NeeDoh mania: Booming sales of viral squish toys have left Spokane retailers struggling to keep shelves stocked

Public Safety

Former principal at Mead High School alleges ‘unhealthy culture’ in football program during hazing lawsuit

Updated 10:28 p.m.

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