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Jonathan Brunt

Jonathan Brunt is a reporter for The Spokesman-Review in the Local news department. He covers issues related to Spokane's city government.

How to contact Jonathan

Email: jonathanb@spokesman.com
Phone: 509-459-5442
Fax: 509-459-5482

Recent stories by Jonathan

Kendall Yards tax benefit sought

March 13, 2010 in City on Page A1 Owners of nearly 300 residences in the Kendall Yards development won’t have to pay property taxes on the new structures for a dozen years under a proposal the Spokane City … 18
Spokane council members not keen on YMCA options

March 10, 2010 in City on Page A1 Spokane City Council members are poised to reject Spokane County’s offer to buy the vacant Riverfront Park YMCA, a decision that could force the city to sell parkland or raise … 17
Voters will have say on Spokane EMS tax

March 9, 2010 in City on Page A5 Spokane voters next month will be asked if they want to maintain the city’s tax for emergency medical services. The Spokane City Council voted unanimously on Monday to place the … 6
Incoming parks director talks about what he sees ahead for Spokane

March 1, 2010 in City on Page A5 The Spokane City Council is scheduled tonight to appoint Leroy Eadie, the city’s former planning director, to head the city’s parks system. Eadie has been acting parks director since October. … 4
Wells among bidders for Y

February 27, 2010 in City on Page B1 The Spokane City Council has three development plans to add to the YMCA mix. The city received three proposals for the vacant Y by the 5 p.m. Friday deadline, said … 2
Memo on legal work in RPS case surfaces

February 26, 2010 in City on Page A5 A lawyer with the state attorney general’s office who provided a legal review of an investigation into a fatal 2006 River Park Square garage crash believed his review was being … 22
State probe targets city CFO

February 24, 2010 in City on Page A6 The State Board of Accountancy is investigating Spokane’s chief financial officer, Gavin Cooley, because of a city Web site that listed him as a certified public accountant, his former designation. … 11
State investigates city of Spokane Web site

February 23, 2010 in City The State Board of Accountancy is investigating a city Web site that mistakenly listed Spokane’s chief financial officer, Gavin Cooley, as a certified public accountant. 29
Historic merit up for debate

February 22, 2010 in City on Page A1 A new battle over the former YMCA pits the building’s history against the natural and cultural history of the island on which it sits and the adjacent Spokane Falls. In … 18
Deadlines near on YMCA’s fate

February 21, 2010 in City on Page A1 Almost a half-century after David Rodgers turned a shovel of dirt to commemorate construction of a new downtown YMCA, he considers the decision to build the Y along the shore … 9
Tee times flying as courses open

February 18, 2010 in City on Page A5 The lack of snow and a sunny weekend in the forecast have several golf courses preparing to open even with four weeks left of winter. The city of Spokane’s Creek … 1
District may get Army site

February 16, 2010 in City on Page A5 The creation of a new high school in Hillyard remains an option under a plan approved Monday by the Spokane City Council. In the coming months, the military will empty … 2
Second alternative high school climbs district’s wish list

February 14, 2010 in City on Page A1 Spokane Public Schools leaders are contemplating the creation of a seventh high school in hopes of lowering the district’s high dropout rate. Ideas for the new school center on giving … 8
Mayor cites innovation in face of deficit

February 13, 2010 in City on Page B3 Spokane Mayor Mary Verner said Friday her administration has “plans in place and work under way” to deal with another deficit facing the city. “As we go about our business … 5
Park board backs mayor’s choice

February 12, 2010 in City on Page A12 Spokane Mayor Mary Verner has opted against making another change in the leadership of the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. After firing one director in 2007 and forcing the resignation … 2
Chief keeps eye on Seattle job

February 11, 2010 in City on Page A5 Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick told the Seattle Times that she is closely monitoring the search for a new Seattle chief but avoided saying if she plans to apply for … 2
City adds hours for assistants

February 9, 2010 in City on Page A5 Spokane City Council members’ secretaries will make more money, getting an additional eight hours a week under a budget plan approved unanimously Monday evening. The council began hiring personal assistants … 11
Council seeks more assistance

February 8, 2010 in City on Page A1 Although facing significant budget troubles in 2011, Spokane City Council members today will consider spending $50,000 to increase the hours worked by their personal assistants. Once considered a part-time job, … 16
Greater ombudsman powers urged

February 7, 2010 in City on Page B1 A coalition of organizations called on Spokane City Hall last week to create stronger oversight of its police force, but some elected leaders say they want to give the new … 10
Tucker deputy wants top job

February 5, 2010 in City on Page A7 Spokane County Deputy Prosecutor Dave Stevens announced Thursday that he’ll challenge his boss, Prosecutor Steve Tucker, in the August primary. Both Tucker and Stevens are Republicans, and the battle already … 11