Amy Nelson

billings, montana, united states

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Staff photojournalist at the Billings Gazette, award-winning writer, and internationally published freelance photographer. Work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Associated Press, CBS, USA Today, NPR, CNN, ABC, Fox News, the Huffington Post, BILD, the Sun, the Daily Mail, and many other large-scale news publications. Available for freelance photography projects upon request.

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Driving home: A 3,500-mile road trip from Minnesota to Washington offers surprises - and similarities - Twin Cities

I had an epiphany at the end of a trip to the West Coast earlier this year: Seattle is a lot like the Twin Cities, and Bellingham, Washington, is Duluth’s equivalent. Granted, there are major differences – but hear me out: The population of Seattle and th... See more

twincities.com•Amy Nelson•Nov 23, 2025

Bellingham activists share West Bank experiences - Salish Current

In the face of witnessing disturbing events in the West Bank, an activist found herself admiring the Palestinians for their “sumud” — “steadfast perseverance.” Fewer than 24 hours after arriving in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a Bellingham peace activi... See more

salish-current.org•Amy Nelson•Oct 7, 2025

Islanders help shape county climate resilience plan

Grassroots project guides updates to San Juan County’s comprehensive plan by creating space for neighbors to share lived experiences, priorities and ideas. The idea was born around a kitchen table. It started with questions like, “How would you do that?” ... See more

salish-current.org•Amy Nelson•Oct 6, 2025

Lopez Rec: Setting the record straight

Commentary: Responding to an essay about Lopez Island’s economic health. Ed.: The essays, analyses and opinions presented as Community Voices express the perspectives of their authors on topics of interest and importance to the community, and are not inte... See more

salish-current.org•Amy Nelson•Oct 3, 2025

Artists, firsthand - Salish Current

Meet the hands behind the artworks of the 30th annual Whatcom Artists Studio Tour. The Whatcom Artist Studio Tour is back for its 30th showcase of local artists. Painters, sculptors, woodworkers, photographers, glass blowers, leather workers, jewelers and... See more

salish-current.org•Amy Nelson•Oct 3, 2025

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Associate Of Arts, Criminal Justice at Fort Peck Community CollegeGraduated: 2022

Bachelor Of Arts, English, Political Science at Montana State University - BozemanGraduated: 2020

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Driving home: A 3,500-mile road trip from Minnesota to Washington offers surprises - and similarities - Twin Cities

Bellingham activists share West Bank experiences - Salish Current

Islanders help shape county climate resilience plan

Lopez Rec: Setting the record straight

Artists, firsthand - Salish Current

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Driving home: A 3,500-mile road trip from Minnesota to Washington offers surprises - and similarities - Twin Cities

Bellingham activists share West Bank experiences - Salish Current

Islanders help shape county climate resilience plan

Lopez Rec: Setting the record straight

Artists, firsthand - Salish Current

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