Dusty Christensen is an independent investigative reporter based in western Massachusetts, where he teaches news writing and reporting at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dusty was one of the founding organizers of the labor union at the Daily Hampshire Gazette newspaper. He has worked as a member organizer with the NewsGuild, helping other journalists across the country unionize their newsrooms.
Court records allege that HPD Capt. Manuel Reyes groped and kissed a junior officer without her consent and made repeated, unwanted sexual advances to...
The decision comes in response to a complaint filed by The Shoestring By Dusty Christensen NORTHAMPTON — The state attorney general’s office has found that...
Citing “financial headwinds,” New England Public Media’s leadership said they’ve laid off 17 people and canceled the arts-and-culture program Connecting Point. By Dusty Christensen ...
New depositions show Police Chief Jody Kasper suspected threatening letters sent to an NPD lieutenant were written by a former captain who resigned amid...
The entertainment mogul is in danger of losing additional licenses By Dusty Christensen NORTHAMPTON — City officials have revoked the liquor license for one...
By Dusty Christensen NORTHAMPTON — Northampton will soon have a new climate action-focused city department and a commission to discuss reparations for Black residents and...