Rolando Hernandez
Rolando “Rolie” Hernandez is a producer for OPB’s daily talk show, Think Out Loud.
Rolando “Rolie” Hernandez is a producer for OPB’s daily talk show, "Think Out Loud."
Before his work producing for OPB, he interned with The Texas Observer, KERA in Dallas and was a ProPublica Emerging Reporter for the 2021 class. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in journalism and another in public relations.
While he is far away from his home in Texas, he is learning to love the Pacific Northwest and hasn’t gotten tired of the rain just yet.
Latest Stories
How proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect salmon, other species in Oregon and beyond
Proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could limit protections for species. We'll hear from the Center for Biological Diversity to learn more.
Oregon journalist explores New Age religion in latest book, ‘Blazing Eye Sees All’
Oregon journalist Leah Sottile explores spirituality and New Age movements in her latest book.
Prairie High School esports team in Vancouver heads to state championship
We hear from a science teacher and a senior at Prairie High School in Vancouver about their quest to win another statewide championship in esports.
Salem-Keizer superintendent shares more on proposed budget
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is proposing a slight budget increase for the coming school year. We'll hear from the superintendent to learn more.
What NSF funding cuts could mean for misinformation research at UW and across the country
The National Science Foundation has terminated grants for research around misinformation. We'll hear from a misinformation researcher to learn about the wider implications.
Geocaches can be found everywhere, but the now 25-year-old hobby got its start in Oregon
Nowadays, most geocaching is done with the aid of a smartphone, but in the early days, enthusiasts began the popular real-life treasure-hunting activity in Oregon with handheld GPS devices.
Oregon bill would expand drone use for law enforcement
There is a bill in the Oregon Legislature that would allow law enforcement more authority to use drones. We'll hear from both sides to learn more.
OHSU and Legacy Health merger called off
The OHSU and Legacy Health merger is no longer happening. We'll hear from OPB's health reporter to learn more.
How cormorants are helping us understand coastal oceans in Oregon and around the world
Researchers at Oregon State University are using cormorants to help measure currents, temperatures and more. We'll hear from the researchers to learn what data has shown about oceans around the world.
Geocaching enthusiasts celebrate 25 years of the Oregon-born hobby
The outdoor hobby Geocaching began in Oregon 25 years ago. We'll hear from a local group to learn about the history of the activity and where it stands today.