Rolando “Rolie” Hernandez is a producer for OPB’s daily talk show, Think Out Loud. He focuses on themes such as agriculture, climate change, and real estate, while also exploring topics related to social interest and diversity. Rolando's work has been featured in outlets including Nature Portfolio, Statesman Journal / Gannett, and The Lund Report.
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By: Rolando Hernandez
We'll hear from the Baker City Herald to learn more about the company trying to reopen four historic mines in Baker County.
By: Rolando Hernandez
Hendrik Denjs works as a teller at BizTown's KeyBank on April 20, 2026, in Portland, Ore. The program, organized by nonprofit Junior Achievement, is an interactive simulation where 4th through 6th graders are assigned jobs and earn money in a fictional town for a day.
By: Rolando Hernandez
Oregonians overwhelmingly voted against the gas tax. We'll hear from ODOT to get their thoughts and what the financial future of the agency looks like.
By: Rolando Hernandez
There is a lot that goes into a cup a coffee. From beans, to roast, to grind, to water and even temperature, it is incredibly difficult to make one cup of coffee the exact same as the next. But researchers at the University of Oregon may have found a way to make a cup of coffee more consistent. Chris Hendon is a chemist and associate professor at UO. His previous research
By: Rolando Hernandez
From food service to healthcare, kids work in various industries in JA's BizTown to test what it's like to be an adult.
By: Rolando Hernandez
“Failure to protect” charges are criminal prosecutions where one parent is accused of allowing another parent, or spouse, to abuse a child. For many, such as Deborah Albin, they may also be survivors of abuse but are unable to raise that within their defense.
By: Rolando Hernandez
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. We'll hear from history teachers in Oregon schools to reflect on the nation's history and its impact in the classroom.
By: Rolando Hernandez
Around 44,000 people died in a gun-related injury in the U.S. in 2024, according to a new report from Pew Research. Suicides make up a majority of those deaths at 62%. But in Oregon, that number is much higher, with 80% of all firearm deaths attributed to suicide. On top of that, previous reporting
By: Rolando Hernandez
A decade ago a gas leak lead to an explosion and fire that destroyed a building that was home to a tattoo studio. We'll hear from a tattoo artist who has a new book out cataloguing his work that was lost in the fire.
By: Rolando Hernandez
Last week, Portland City Councilors passed a new policy barring law enforcement of all kinds from wearing masks. The policy itself would also direct the Portland Police Bureau to investigate someone who engages in law-enforcement activity, such as detaining someone, and doesn’t show proper credentials.
