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
Facing funding woes, some Oregon transit agencies will see changes to services
We'll hear from two transit agencies to hear what the failure of the transportation bill will mean for rural communities.
What the Mississippi River can learn from the Columbia and vice versa
Stakeholders from the upper Mississippi River recently toured the Columbia and Snake River. We'll hear what they learned and what they can take away from their visit to the Pacific Northwest.
What the future of the Blazers looks like after draft, start of free agency
The Blazers will see some new faces and say goodbye to others. We'll hear from the host of "Locked On Blazers" to hear what player changes will mean for the team.
ODFW releases draft management plan for Southern Resident orcas
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has a new draft plan to help Southern Resident orca populations along the West Coast. We'll hear from the agency to learn more.
Multnomah County reports measles case, here’s what you should know
Oregon has it's first reported case of measles. We'll hear from the state to learn more.
Oregon high school program teaches students about the state’s ‘blue economy’
A new program teaches students about seafood butchery and Oregon's seafood economy. We'll learn more about the program from the program coordinator, a teacher and a student.
What regulations for ketamine clinics look like in Oregon, the US
Ketamine has seen growing use to treat depression. We'll hear from a reporter to hear how ketamine clinics face little regulation.
New digital archive explores Portland’s Jade District through historic Chinese restaurants
Behind the Wok is a new archive from APANO exploring some of Portland's historic Chinese restaurants. We'll hear from two leaders from the project to learn more.
Oregon files contempt ruling appeal for state hospital
The Oregon State Hospital is appealing a federal judge's decision that found the state in contempt of a court order. We'll hear from OPB's health reporter to learn more.
What the end of the Columbia River agreement will mean for tribes, ag industry groups
A historic agreement between the federal government and Northwest tribes has been upended by an executive order. We'll hear from those affected by the decision.
