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
Portland’s Winterhawks celebrate 50 years on the ice
The Portland Winterhawks turn 50 this year. We'll hear from the team's general manager and a player to hear about this milestone for the team and hopes for the future.
Students with Evergreen Public Schools help shape student immigration policy
Evergreen Public Schools recently passed a new resolution on protections that was helped crafted by students. We'll hear from a few students who gave their input on protections needed for undocumented students.
Huckleberries are an important cultural food, but commercial picking is causing problems for Pacific Northwest tribes
Commercial picking is creating competition for harvesting regional huckleberries, a culturally important food for tribes. We'll hear how commercial picking has affected harvesting for tribes.
How National Weather Service layoffs could affect ship passages in Oregon
Federal layoffs at the National Weather Service could affect ships seeking safe passage through some of Oregon's treacherous waters. We'll hear from the Columbia River Bar Pilots to learn more.
Oregon libraries see growing demand for digital books
Libraries across Oregon are seeing growing demand for digital books. We'll hear from two librarians to share what demand looks like for them.
How Oregon businesses are planning to respond to tariffs
We hear from business owners and representatives from a range of different industries in Oregon, including agriculture and textiles, about the possible impacts of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.
Oregon Food Bank continues to see increased need amid potential SNAP cuts
In a proposed budget blueprint, the House Agriculture Committee will need to find $230 billion in cuts, which will be difficult without touching SNAP. We'll hear from the Oregon Food Bank to learn more on how they're preparing for potential cuts to federal programs.
A look at deflection programs across Oregon
Last year, HB 4002 recriminalized possession as a misdemeanor crime and also allocated millions for deflection programs. We'll hear from a reporter to learn more on what these programs have looked like across the state.
OHSU ophthalmologist helps save eyesight in Bangladesh
An OHSU ophthalmologist has returned from a recent trip from Bangladesh, where she taught surgery to local doctors. She joins us to share more on her experience.
Two of Oregon’s James Beard nominees reflect on Ashland and McMinnville food scenes
Several Oregon chefs and restaurants have been named as semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards. We'll hear from two chefs to learn more about their work.