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Deidre Johnson

Atlanta

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Broadcast Journalist, Graduated with Master of Science in Mass Media Arts and Journalism, News buff, Mentor, World traveler, Proud mom

Articles

  • Jan 23, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Ryan Haynes |Deidre Johnson |Charles Hruska

    The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the new filing fees, along with the annual adjustment to jurisdictional thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR”), as amended. The filing fee thresholds will apply to transactions filing on or after February 21, 2025, and the new jurisdictional thresholds will take effect for transactions closing on or after February 21, 2025.

  • Jun 23, 2024 | kgw.com | Deidre Johnson

    PORTLAND, Ore. — More and more doctors are noticing a connection between your mental health and your physical well-being. "Their interdependent and increasingly over the past several years. There's appreciation that the head is actually connected to the body, and that the brain and the mind are just as important as any other organ system," said Regence Executive Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Dr. Mike Franz.

  • Jun 8, 2024 | kgw.com | Deidre Johnson

    PORTLAND, Ore. — After weeks of events, the biggest and most anticipated parade of the Portland Rose Festival drew hundreds of thousands of people Saturday morning. "It's fantastic," said Jeffrey Vanzile. "I like it. That's why I'm sitting here waiting for it; we've been waiting for this big moment." The Grand Floral Parade has been going for more than 116 years, featuring marching bands, dancers and community groups. This year's parade started at Memorial Coliseum and ended in the Lloyd District.

  • May 20, 2024 | kgw.com | Deidre Johnson

    PORTLAND, Ore. — There's a new sheriff in town and he's only three-year-old. Burton the Comfort Dog is the newest member of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Burton took his vows and now he's officially part of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. He's the first-ever comfort dog for the department. Him and his handler, Oman, will respond to calls and help relieve the stress and anxiety of families, community members, and first responders. "He eases tensions, he eases stress.

  • May 12, 2024 | kgw.com | Deidre Johnson

    PORTLAND, Ore. — In 2021, a fire threatened to destroy the historic Billy Webb Elks Lodge in Portland. The lodge in the Albina neighborhood has been an important part of Portland's African-American community for decades. Deborah Roache has been coming to the Billy Webb Elks Lodge for years. "I've been here about 20 years as a member. I came before I was a member — as my father was a member. And a number of other relatives and friends were members as well," said Roache.

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Deidre Johnson
Deidre Johnson @djnewsie
9 Jul 24

Covering the heat wave in the @PortlandGov where temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees! The cooling centers are open to help anyone that needs to escape the heat. https://t.co/2Z9uPjvOcT

Deidre Johnson
Deidre Johnson @djnewsie
8 Jun 24

The Grand Floral Parade is in full swing in Portland! #grandfloralparade #cityofroses #portlandrosefestival https://t.co/lbRh15cYPz

Deidre Johnson
Deidre Johnson @djnewsie
22 Mar 24

RT @SoundOfLifeMedi: Congrats to SOLM client Deidre Johnson on her new gig as an anchor/mmj at KGW in Portland, OR! This is a newsroom with…