Dusty Christensen
ReporterDusty Christensen is an investigative reporter based in western Massachusetts. He currently teaches news writing and reporting at UMass Amherst.
As an international correspondent, he has covered topics ranging from Ukraine’s nuclear industry to U.S. retirees gentrifying small indigenous villages in Ecuador, reporting for outlets including The Nation magazine, WNYC radio, NPR, Haaretz and PBS.
As a local reporter in western Massachusetts, his work has appeared in newspapers including the Daily Hampshire Gazette — where he was a staff writer for five years — The Boston Globe, The Berkshire Eagle, the Greenfield Recorder and the Valley Advocate.
Reach him at dusty.christensen [at] protonmail.com.
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If decertified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission a sheriff would lose his job and be placed on a decertification list. -
On Wednesday, the company Autism Double-Checked and Breeze Airways are holding a practice boarding event at Bradley International Airport. Those attending will get to practice the entire airport experience — except for flying. -
Supporters of a November ballot question to legalize the use and possession of some psychedelic substances in Massachusetts kicked off their campaign Tuesday in Springfield. Opponents are also beginning to make their case. -
Police have arrested 18-year-old Nathan Colon, who they allege was racing another car when he crashed into and killed Kristine Andrews, 36, as she was crossing Boston Road on foot. Colon has pleaded not guilty. -
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau confirms what many in western Massachusetts likely already knew: the region has some of the nation's highest concentrations of women same-sex couples living together. -
Organized tenants say over half of the artists at Cottage Street Studios are experiencing an over 50% increase in their rent, forcing them to make the tough decision of either packing up their studios to move somewhere else or taking the financial hit of much higher rents. -
Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, the coalition Not Another Bomb is calling on Massachusetts delegates to make a key change to the party's platform: a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo against Israel. -
Easthampton's library remains closed to the public after dead bats were found in the building last Thursday. Staff are providing curbside services in the meantime. -
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been announced as presidential candidate Kamala Harris' running mate. -
In a lawsuit filed in April, Christian Dior accused Café Dior of illegally using its trademarks. It's seeking $2 million in damages.
