Nikki Davidson

There’s no question, deployments are a taxing and frustrating part of military life. “Stay busy,” friends and family urge. “Take on a project,” they say. A Florida DIY TikTok sensation took that advice to heart, using the year her Army Reserve…

As a high school sophomore, Rocio “Rosie” Villanueva watched from her school desk in horror as the World Trade Center’s twin towers fell on 9/11. At just 15 years old, she was new to the country. She moved from Mexico to Escondido, California, only a…

One of the benefits of serving in the military is the opportunity to travel to new places and experience things never before possible. Here’s a rundown of some off-duty excursions located just a short distance from military installations across the…

For a long time, army spouse Alexandria Robinson made playful jokes about her husband’s career in the GEOspatial INTelligence field. The job uses advanced radar technology, aerial imagery and electronic sensors to analyze battle areas and support…

Frequent deployments make it challenging for many military families to schedule a getaway or relaxing vacation. So, when the opportunity comes to take a break and spend quality time together, it needs to be unforgettable. Amusement parks, beach…

TikTok started as a place for people to share videos of themselves singing and dancing. When the platform turned average teenagers into mega-rich celebrities, people wanted to know, “how do TikTokers make money?” If you’ve ever wondered how much…

Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum is making a return to the box office after a five-year hiatus, starring in and co-directing a movie that puts military working dogs in the spotlight. The MGM movie “Dog” is about the relationship between Army Ranger…

Illuminated by red and blue lights in a full taproom at Fort George Brewery, a band of five men grabbed guitars, drumsticks and microphones and cranked out a setlist of crowd-pleasing cover songs. The gig was quite different from what they do under…

When people in Ilwaco clean out their attics, they call Donella Lucero. The collections manager at the Columbia Pacific Maritime Museum is no stranger to dust-covered relics from residents who lived long ago. But last month she received an email from…

Surrounded by a maze of commercial fishing gear and boats at the Port of Ilwaco, a group of volunteer elves strategized their next move. “It’s kind of like a big version of Jenga,” said Jenna Austin as she sized up the towering pile in front of her.…

Launching a new tourism business on the eve of a worldwide pandemic could have been a recipe for disaster. But the newly-restored Arrow 2 tug boat is not sinking — it’s cruising through the choppy waves of the future. The boat spent a busy 50 years…

CANNON BEACH — Monique Kelley never expected to become a surfer. The Brookings native grew up watching from the sand as others caught waves. The murky, cold water made her uneasy. Then something happened that changed her definition of fear forever.…

Cari Carter finds it difficult to turn down a deal, even if happens to be on an abandoned 600-pound vending machine. The Portland resident is a self-described hoarder, collector and reseller. She pounced on the chance to purchase the massive box from…

"We are trying to remove the stigma that a funeral home is an evil place." METAIRIE, La. — A Metairie business is offering an unusual venue for an early Valentine’s Day date, movie night at a funeral home. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home at 1600 North…

Infinity Dance says the krewe will be rolling in the Titans, Dionysus, and Selene parades. SLIDELL, La. — A new dance krewe in Slidell is gearing up for a busy schedule of Mardi Gras parades on the North Shore. The krewe features dancers from a new…

View this full videojournalism story here: https://www.facebook.com/nikkidavidsonreports/videos/510665199437063 Sandstone, Minn. — Sandstone now has seven African Lions, they’ve been re-homed inside the Wildcat Sanctuary. The big cats have come a…

Watch the full videojournalism story here: https://www.facebook.com/nikkidavidsonreports/videos/2102573193311836 One couple in Duluth is celebrating a bit of an anniversary this Valentine’s Day, because it was on this day many decades ago that their…

Dozens of dogsled teams are preparing for a big day in Two Harbors with the start of the 34th Annual John Beargrease Dog Sled Marathon. FOX 21 met up with a team that won second place in the longest race in 2017. Ryan Redington has a home in Ino,…

Watch the videojournalism version of this story here: https://www.facebook.com/nikkidavidsonreports/videos/2062570217312134 Massive waves from a storm on Lake Superior pummeled Madeline Island in October, taking out docks and beaches in the process.…

Lake Superior has taken the lives of roughly 10,000 people with fierce weather, and volatile conditions out on the water. Experts estimate nearly 350 shipwrecks remain hidden underwater. Dozens of ships disappeared without a trace on the water and…