Rolando Hernandez is an Emerging Reporter Fellow, focusing on local news in Oregon, specifically in Portland. His work has been featured in OPB, newport newstimes, The Lund Report, Nature Portfolio, and KLCC. Rolando's articles cover a range of topics including education, environmental issues, housing, public health, and social justice.
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By: Rolando Hernandez
New data from the Oregon Department of Education show that students in the state are still struggling with reading, math and science as they still have not bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Test results show that less than half of students tested are proficient in English language arts and less than a third are proficient in math. Charlene Williams is the director of ODE. She joins us to share more on the results and what can be done at the state level.
By: Rolando Hernandez, Scott Simon
Kerby Strom has been collecting pictures, gear and other memorabilia for a little over a decade now. Courtesy of Kerby Strom
Think Out Loud recently took a look at the biggest issues on the Washington ballot next month.
In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change their form of government, this includes using ranked-choice voting and a 12-person city council. With the change in government, the mayor no longer has a vote within city council unless it is to break a tie and will work closely with the new city administrator to oversee the everyday functions of the city and help craft the budget. There are 19 people running to be the city’s new mayor.
With a chill in the area and Halloween just around the corner, we'll hear from two Oregon scare attractions to learn more about the scares they're delivering this season.
More than 30 years ago, a group of Portlanders created their own skatepark without any permission under the Burnside Bridge. The Burnside Skatepark is credited as the first do-it-yourself, or DIY, skatepark project that sparked a wave of new skateparks being built across the country. The park turns 34 on Halloween. Jaymeer is a board member and muralist for the Burnside Skatepark. He joins us to share more on the history and impact the park has had in Portland and around the world.
A chill is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner. Two Oregon scare attractions share their approach to scaring.
By: Rolando Hernandez
From breweries to cafes, some dog owners take their furry friend wherever they go. We'll hear from a Portland-writer who argues we should leave our dogs at home more often.
New research shows that AI could be trained to accurately identify specific elusive birds by sound. We'll hear from an OSU professor to learn the implications this could have.
By: Rolando Hernandez
Misinformation around election season has been spreading, including false claims that Donald Trump is not appearing as a candidate on Oregon’s Voter Pamphlet to some Pennsylvania ballots being destroyed.
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