Nicole Costantino
Nicole Costantino is a reporter and weather forecaster for NBC5 News. She comes to us from Phoenix, Arizona where she graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She also received a minor in Meteorology.
Before coming to NBC5 News Nicole was an anchor, weather forecaster and reporter at KAET in Phoenix, AZ. In college, she interned for CBS Evening News in New York City and the NBC4 Investigative Team in Los Angeles.
In her free time, you can find Nicole cheering on her Sun Devils and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Feel free to send story ideas and chocolate chip cookie recipes to her on Facebook (@NicoleCostantino) or Twitter (@NicCostantino).
Nicole's most recent stories:
MEDFORD, Ore. — Like all hospitals in the Rogue Valley, Providence Medford Medical Center (PMMC) is getting ready for an increase in patients. “We are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst,” PMMC CEO Dr. Tom Lorish. “I think we’re at the …
PORTLAND, Ore. — The shortage of personal protective equipment continues across the nation, and in Oregon and California. Frontline workers are in desperate need of personal protective equipment (PPE) while battling coronavirus. Monday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown (D) and several other elected …
YREKA, Calif. — California’s statewide ‘stay-at-home’ order took effect Friday. Governor Gavin Newsom made the announcement Thursday night after receiving bleak assessment about coronavirus numbers. The state projects more than half of the state’s 40 million residents will come down with coronavirus …
PORTLAND, Ore — One person has died from COVID-19 in Oregon, according to health officials. According to the Oregon Health Authority, a 70-year-old man in Multnomah County was hospitalized at the Portland Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center and passed away on Saturday. “Although …
MEDFORD, Ore. — With health officials saying those most at risk for COVID-19 are adults over 60-years-old, the Medford Senior Center says it’s watching the situation very closely. Board President Joan Kramer said they’re encouraging extra hygiene, putting out extra hand sanitizer …
MEDFORD, Ore. — Tuesday was the last day to file for people looking to run for office in Oregon as a major party candidate. We looked at who’s running for both state and county seats. In Jackson County, Commissioner Bob Strosser isn’t …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A Jackson County Commissioner will not seek reelection this coming fall. Tuesday was the last day to register for the 2020 general election for the major parties. According to county records, Republican Commissioner and former Medford City Councilor …
PORTLAND, Ore. — A second presumptive case of the novel coronavirus has appeared in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced Sunday night. In a press release Sunday evening, Oregon health officials said a second adult tested positive for the strain of …
ASHLAND, Ore. — After students at Southern Oregon University voiced concern about racist incidents targeting minority students, SOU’s President spoke out Friday afternoon. Members of the university’s Black Student Union said one of their members was targeted recently when the n-word was …
SALEM, Ore. — Senate Republicans continued their walkout boycotting the controversial cap-and-trade bill at Oregon’s Capitol Tuesday. House Republicans joined in the boycott Tuesday, halting all business from being conducted in the legislature. The 2020 legislative session ends on March 8 and …
