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Bert Johnson
Reno/Tahoe Reporter
Bert Johnson is a reporter and producer based in Reno, where he covers the state legislature and stories that resonate across Nevada. He began his career in journalism after studying abroad during the summer of 2011 in Egypt, during the Arab Spring. Before he joined Nevada Public Radio and Capital Public Radio, Bert was a contributor at KQED and the Sacramento News & Review. He was also a photographer, video editor and digital producer at the East Bay Express. He also previously worked as a producer on Insight with Beth Ruyak.
Bert likes tinkering with bikes, backpacking the Sierra and studying Spanish, which has helped him cover stories in Mexico City and Puerto Rico.
Native American Voters Struggle To Be Heard As Early Voting Begins
October 16, 2020
As Nevadans prepare to cast their ballots, advocates warn historic barriers block tribal communities from accessing the polls and casting ballots.
Following Numerous Delays, Washoe County Will Send Mail-In Ballots Oct. 5
October 2, 2020
Elections officials say printing delays have pushed back the delivery date for mail-in ballots to voters again.
President Trump Draws Thousands To Rally In Rural Nevada Just Outside Lake Tahoe
September 12, 2020
He held a campaign event at the airport in Minden and in defiance of the state’s COVID-19 directives limiting public gatherings, after a planned rally at Reno-Tahoe International Airport was canceled at the last minute.
Nevada Extends Eviction Ban, Giving Renters Impacted By Pandemic A Reprieve
September 1, 2020
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the eviction moratorium’s original deadline didn’t give the state enough time to support renters.
Northern Nevada Schools Deal With Smoke From California Fires While Balancing COVID-19 Restrictions
August 20, 2020
Dense smoke from wildfires in California forced Washoe County schools to close Thursday. Meanwhile, lightning strikes started additional fires in rural Northern Nevada.
Sparks Mayor Dies In Office After Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
August 19, 2020
Mayor Ron Smith of Sparks, Nevada died Wednesday after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Colleagues on the city council remember his leadership and dedication to Nevada’s veterans.
Miciah Lee’s Family Sues Sparks Police Over Fatal Shooting
August 14, 2020
The parents of Miciah Lee, an 18-year-old Black Sparks resident with a history of mental illness who was killed by Sparks police officers, are suing the department and city, pushing against the idea of qualified immunity.
Nevada Says It Needs More Federal Aid To Survive Economic Effects Of COVID-19
August 4, 2020
Nevada's two main sources of state revenue — sales tax and taxes on casino winnings — both depend heavily on tourism, which has been majorly impacted by COVID-19. The state is facing a $1.2 billion budget shortfall.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Income Inequality In Nevada
August 4, 2020
The pandemic has upended the tourism industry, resulting in record high unemployment and a huge gap in the state’s budget. Here’s a look at how we got here, and what’s next for Nevada’s economy.
Updates From Nevada’s Special Legislative Session: Here’s What You Need To Know
July 31, 2020
Lawmakers are in Carson City for the second special legislative session of the year. They’re considering reforms to eviction court proceedings, rules around policing, how elections are administered and the state’s beleaguered unemployment division.