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 recent graduate from 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
Where everybody knows your game: Portland brewery aims to be a space for more inclusive roleplaying gaming
TPK Brewing will be Portland's first tabletop dedicated brewery. Its creative director and a researcher at the University of Oregon share what diversity is looking like in gaming spaces.
Union County girl competes in Las Vegas barrel racing championship
A 9-year-old from Cove, Oregon, traveled over 700 miles to compete at the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship. She and her coach join us to explain what barrel racing is and hopes for the future.
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What diversity looks like in tabletop roleplaying games in East Portland
This spring, a new brewery dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games will be coming to East Portland. We'll hear from one of their cofounders and a researcher to discuss what diversity has looked like in gaming.
In Eastern Oregon, a labor shortage is making it harder to remove snow and ice from state highways
A labor shortage in Eastern Oregon means fewer snow plows to help clear ice and snow off of state highways.
As winter approaches, labor shortages in Eastern Oregon lead to fewer snow plows on the road
A labor shortage in Eastern Oregon is making it harder to remove ice and snow on Oregon highways. We'll hear from the Oregon Department of Transportation on why it's getting harder to get people behind the wheel of snow plows.
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Outgoing Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty reflects on Portland election results
Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty joins us to share her thoughts on the most recent election and the future of the city.
Jo Ann Hardesty reflects on Portland election results
Portlanders will be seeing a new face on the city council. Jo Ann Hardesty will join us to share her take on this past election.
South Salem neighborhood to get the state’s first communitywide microgrid
A new effort is underway to ensure the lights stay on in Southeast Salem during a power outage. The city is expected to complete construction of a community microgrid by late 2023.
Salem to get the state’s first community microgrid
Southeast Salem will be seeing Oregon's first community microgrid by 2023. We'll hear what this means for the future of Salem and the state.
Fires beginning at Portland homeless camps double in three years
Fires started near or at Portland homeless camps have increased over the years. We hear how this is affecting the people living at these camps, Portland Fire & Rescue and local residents.