Alexis Mansanarez is a Seattle transplant, and covers sports for the Hermiston Herald and East Oregonian.

Alexis Mansanarez

Sports reporter, Hermiston Herald and East Oregonian

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

I moved to Hermiston about a month ago after taking a sports reporter position at the East Oregonian.

What is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

I have to say my apartment kitchen. I enjoy cooking very much (and it’s a lot cheaper than eating out).

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Depending on the weather, I enjoy being outside and exploring and on rainy days, I’ll find something to binge watch on Netflix.

What surprises you about Hermiston?

I was surprised at just how nice everyone was, and still is. I’m coming from Seattle where people rarely smiled back at you on the street.

What was the last book you read, and would you recommend it?

I couldn’t tell you the last book I fully read, but I also enjoy a great sports feature. The most recent that stood out to me was one by Mina Kimes of ESPN on Aaron Rodgers. I highly recommend giving it a read.

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

Twitter. Definitely Twitter.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Spain. I have always wanted to visit.

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

I have had way too many embarrassing moments that I have blocked out of my memory.

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

One of my biggest goals is to develop as a sports writer and contribute quality coverage and features to the EO and Hermiston Herald.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

I’m pretty proud of the fact I survived my studies at the University of Washington, and came out with two degrees.