Jonathan Brunt

Jonathan Brunt is a reporter for The Spokesman-Review in the Local news department. He covers issues related to Spokane City Hall and other local politics.

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Recent stories by Jonathan

Council approves Zehm deal

May 22, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Spokane City Council on Monday closed one chapter of the excessive force case that has dominated Spokane headlines for six years by finalizing the $1.67 million settlement with the … 13
MAC panel supports Rodgers

May 22, 2012 in City on Page A1 The group that oversees much of the private funding for the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture says it lacks confidence in the leadership of the museum’s board following the … 11
City Council approves Zehm settlement

May 21, 2012 The Spokane City Council tonight finalized the $1.7 million settlement with the family of Otto Zehm. 9
Local, state groups vie over city pot initiatives

May 20, 2012 in City on Page B1 Two groups who favor relaxed enforcement of marijuana laws are battling over similar initiatives they want to put before Spokane voters. Sensible Spokane and Sensible Washington, which are separate organizations, … 8
MAC’s ex-boss wants job back

May 19, 2012 in City on Page B1 The fired executive director of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture says he’s ready to go back to work, while his lawyers say he’s still technically in charge. Meanwhile, … 12
Gregoire pitches for schools

May 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire told the state’s largest teachers union that she will work to increase taxes to help the state meet its mandate to provide quality education. “I am … 1
Activist’s referendum targets new city law

May 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 Changes to the way citizens can sidestep elected leaders to pass their own laws received the endorsement on Wednesday of Mayor David Condon. But there will be more steps before …
Why city chose to blame Zehm remains unexplained

May 16, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane city leaders finally are admitting that mistakes were made during a 2006 police confrontation that led to the death of Spokane resident Otto Zehm. But it remains unclear if … 32
New noise ordinance OK’d

May 15, 2012 in City on Page A5 Testimony at Monday’s Spokane City Council meeting included the sounds of William Cruz on guitar and trumpet as some downtown buskers argued against proposed noise restrictions. But Spokane City Council … 7
Changes to noise ordinance could alter city’s soundscape

May 13, 2012 in City on Page B1 Late last year, a violinist began showing up in front of River Park Square. He played popular music that could be heard at least a block away and often drew … 14
Tab tax work stalls

May 12, 2012 in City on Page B1 More than half the money allotted for street paving and improvements this year from Spokane’s new vehicle tab tax may not be spent in 2012, as officials debate whether to … 9
Labor Council backs Riccelli without seeking views of other Democrats in House race

May 11, 2012 in City on Page A5 Candidates haven’t even officially signed up to run for office, but the contest for a state House seat representing central Spokane is heating up. The race for the seat held … 3
Sen. Brown was financially ready for campaign

May 10, 2012 in City on Page A6 State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown perhaps was too prepared for her re-election bid. She already had ordered her campaign signs when she made the surprise announcement last week that … 1
Tumult follows firing at MAC

May 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 The fallout from the controversial firing of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture executive director has put the financially struggling institution in a perilous spot that MAC supporters fear … 16
Snyder, Waite enter field for House seat

May 5, 2012 in City on Page B1 The scramble is on for a state House seat in central Spokane, part of the fallout of Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown’s surprise decision not to seek re-election. Brown said … 4
Brown won’t seek another Senate term

May 4, 2012 in City on Page A1 One of the state’s most powerful politicians shook Spokane’s political landscape and shocked her own party Thursday when she announced she won’t seek re-election to the Legislature. State Senate Majority … 14
Formal vote fires museum director

May 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 The board that oversees the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Wednesday upheld the firing of the museum’s executive director, a decision that revealed significant division between the board … 3
City Hall remodel focuses on users

April 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 A plan to remodel the first floor of Spokane City Hall to make it more customer-friendly could cost more than $1.4 million. Moving services to the ground floor that are … 18
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture fires director

April 26, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture fired its executive director on Tuesday, less than a year after recruiting him to Spokane. Forrest B. Rodgers confirmed that the executive committee … 13
Spokane’s secret deal with Dow AgroSciences wasn’t legal

April 26, 2012 in City on Page A6 Spokane city leaders last year agreed to keep a settlement with a chemical company secret even though state law prevents them from doing so. The 2011 settlement with Dow AgroSciences … 5