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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Washoe County public libraries are facing deep cuts after voters shot down a measure to renew critical funding. Now, library supporters are mounting a campaign to restore it through other means. -
Karen England has protested at the Washoe County School District in the name of “parental rights” for years. KUNR found she also rubs shoulders with some of the country’s most powerful conservatives. -
Nevada’s general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. View updates from KUNR reporters across northern Nevada on Election Day. -
Churches are allowed to host political events and speak about issues – they just can’t endorse candidates. But a new investigation by KUNR found at least one local faith leader appears to be stepping over that line. -
With Election Day just two weeks away, it’s a good time to check your voter registration status. -
The race for Commission District 1 features a rematch between two incumbents: Democrat Alexis Hill unseated Republican Marsha Berkbigler in 2020. Now, both are on the ballot again. -
The race for Commission District 1 features a rematch between two incumbents: Democrat Alexis Hill unseated Republican Marsha Berkbigler in 2020. Now, both are on the ballot again. -
North Carolina pastor John Amanchukwu singled out a county employee for her opposition to book bans. Experts say it’s part of a strategy to get evangelical Christians to vote for the former president. -
The wildfire burning south of Reno calmed down overnight, after explosive growth due to high winds Sunday. But officials urge caution as forecasters predict more afternoon gusts.
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Construction of a new school in a remote Nevada tribal community is on hold after failing to get any bids.
