Three Minutes with Nick Rosenberger

Published 10:00 am Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Journalist and the Hermiston Herald/East Oregonian’s 2021 Snowden Reporting Intern

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

I’m brand new to Hermiston and moved from Eugene on Saturday, July 17. I moved here to work for the Hermiston Herald/East Oregonian.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

I haven’t tried a ton yet but I’ve enjoyed Obie’s and La Palma so far. I’m a huge fan of food so any suggestions for places to eat are welcome!

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I run a lot, read a lot and cook a lot.

What surprises you about Hermiston?

I love how close everything in town is and how everyone seems to know everyone! I’m used to bigger cities so it’s refreshing.

What was the last book you read?

The last book I read was “Bird by Bird” by Anne Lamott. Would definitely recommend it for any writers out there. Currently reading “The Lost City of the Monkey God” by Douglas Preston, which is blowing my mind.

What website or app do you use most other than Facebook?

Spotify. Definitely Spotify.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go, and why?

To be honest, I just want to travel everywhere. If I had to pick, though, I’ve always wanted to go to Istanbul, Turkey, because there’s so much history there. Or maybe Nepal for the mountains.

What is the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you?

A couple weeks ago, I accidentally walked into a light pole, broke my glasses (again) and almost gave myself a concussion. That was pretty great.

What is one of your goals for the next 12 months?

To write as much as I possibly can!

What is your proudest accomplishment?

After high school, I worked as a cashier at Safeway and saved up every dollar I earned with the goal of solo backpacking Southeast Asia for five months. The only money I spent was on ramen and gas to get to work (not recommended — I almost passed out at work multiple times because I didn’t want to spend money on real food), but I did it and turned 19 at Angkor Wat in Cambodia.