Bert Johnson
Senior CorrespondentBert is KUNR’s senior correspondent. He covers stories that resonate across Nevada and the region, with a focus on environment, political extremism and Indigenous communities.
He began his career in journalism after studying abroad during the summer of 2011 in Egypt, during the Arab Spring. Before he joined KUNR, Bert was a reporter at Capital Public Radio and a producer for KNPR.
Bert likes tinkering with bikes, backpacking the Sierra and studying Spanish, which has helped him cover stories in Mexico City and Puerto Rico.
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Two groups of journalists are asking for a review of communications during the Hawk Fire. -
Many Reno residents never got alerts during the Hawk Fire. Experts and public officials point to issues with software and gaps in public infrastructure as potential causes. -
Washoe County officials believed they had sent public safety warnings via local radio and TV stations, but those alerts never went out.
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Crews managed to contain the 15,085 acre Hawk Fire in just a few days, in spite of extreme conditions. Residents praised those efforts, but some say local government didn’t do enough to keep them informed. -
KUNR's Bert Johnson spoke with Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and Washoe County Commissioner Clara Andriola live about the latest on the Hawk Fire, evacuations and the impact on the Reno community. -
Organizers hope to raise awareness of expanded police surveillance amid growing backlash against Automatic License Plate Readers. -
Un juez federal ordenó suspender temporalmente una venta de tierras prevista en Yerington mientras se resuelve en los tribunales una demanda que busca bloquearla permanentemente. -
County officials confirmed Wednesday that Lisa McClure has resigned, after just three months on the job. -
Not only is climate change affecting our days, it’s also affecting how much sleep we get at night. A new report from Climate Central provides research on the impacts. -
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to put a planned land sale in Yerington on hold, while a lawsuit seeking to permanently block it is argued in court.
