Nicole DeCosta is a network TV host and producer and award-winning journalist. For more information, visit Nicole DeCosta.com. Known as "Portland's personality+," this broadcast media professional blends spunky charm with polished professionalism in front of the lens and on the red carpet. Throughout her career, she’s nabbed 35 state and national journalism awards. Her popular New Year's Eve hosting duties have paired her up on stage with celebrity guest hosts such as Kato Kaelin. She’s interviewed hundreds of celebrities for TV, radio and print outlets. Nicole lives in color. You name it, she’s done it: served as Associate Editor of the Portland Tribune newspaper (120,000 circulation), spoken at universities about journalism, become a “get out and go” entertainment expert on the radio (KPAM AM 860), starred in an episode of NBC’s “GRIMM,” voiced top radio campaigns, released two albums, written thousands of newspaper articles and won a karaoke contest on a cruise ship. Nicole is a brand. Her easygoing nature and infectious enthusiasm has helped raise thousands for charity, nab top hosting gigs and become a connector in the community. Nicole will outwork anyone, on any given day. She's passionate about storytelling.

Axe throwing, black light mini golf, a pirate theme, gorgeous bar and escape rooms, Glowing Greens in Portland, Ore., is your next destination for some unforgettable fun. Nicole DeCosta gets the scoop for CWhat's on Portland's CW. For more information: NicoleDeCosta.com GlowingGreens.com

I'm checking in on Dillon Passage, Joe Exotic's husband, when we talk all things "Tiger King" More information on Nicole DeCosta: Instagram: n_deco Facebook: NicoleDeCostaTVHost Web: NicoleDeCosta.com For: KOIN.com

It's coming up Saturday Aug. 8, 2020, at 7 p.m. on Portland's CW. Get ready for the 30 minute Clark County Fair "Best Of" special. I'm taking you behind the scenes. More information on Nicole DeCosta: Instagram: n_deco Facebook: NicoleDeCostaTVHost Web: NicoleDeCosta.com For: KOIN.com (and previously aired on Portland's CW) More information on Clark County Fair: Web: www.ClarkCoFair.com #BehindTheScenes #ClarkCountyFair #Fair

Many of you are cooped up, feeling discouraged, scared, or just plain bored in these times of “social distancing.” This “6 Things” segment typically highlights things to do over the weekend in the community. There are still plenty of things to do — and plenty of ways to meaningfully connect from home. More information on Nicole DeCosta: Instagram: n_deco Facebook: NicoleDeCostaTVHost Web: NicoleDeCosta.com For: KOIN.com Information to preview the March 20-22, 2020 weekend... #SocialDistancing #OnlineLearning #BootCamp

Christmas in Dairyville with Storybook Lane (free) has been a Portland, Oregon, holiday tradition since 1961. It’s a winter wonderland filled with more than 300 festive trees, live animals bringing to life various scenes in Storybook Lane, modular train displays, old-fashioned movie screenings in the iconic Opera House, dance performances, and carolers and choirs singing joyful songs of the Christmas season. Visit http://alpenrose.com/events/christmas-in-dairyville/ to learn the open times and see when photos with Santa is taking place. And for more information, visit NicoleDeCosta.com.

As we all adjust to our new life in quarantine, Tommy Heath of Tommy Tutone is reminding us to make handwashing fun. And what better way than his catchy "867-5309/Jenny" hit? If we're going to be washing our hands, we might as well also be making some virtual phone calls, too. As seen on KOIN News AM Extra (Portland, Oregon) More information on Nicole DeCosta: Instagram: n_deco Facebook: NicoleDeCosta90 Web: NicoleDeCosta.com For: KOIN.com More information on Tommy Tutone: Facebook: Tommy_Tutone Web: Tutone.com Videographer/co-director on handwashing video: Johnny Payne #TommyTutone #Quarantine #Handwashing

Actress and TV’s newest hero Minka Kelly from "Titans" shares with Nicole DeCosta how she combats cold and flu season. As seen on Portland's CW. For more information: NicoleDeCosta.com