Meet the photographer behind TIME Magazine’s published photos of East Palestine [Video]

It’s been nearly 14 months since the toxic train derailment in East Palestine. Now, hundreds of moments captured in time showing the history and aftermath of the derailment are on display in the village’s library. 

“There’s all kinds of ways people move forward and that’s important to show,” said Rebecca Kiger, documentary photographer based in Wheeling.

Hundreds of photos taken by Kiger are now displayed at East Palestine Memorial Public Library each showing a moment from the people in East Palestine following the derailment. Some images feature prominent village leaders and advocates including Fire Chief Keith Drabick, Mayor Trent Conaway, Misty Allison with Moms Clean Air Force and a community activist, Jess Conard with Beyond Plastics and a community activist, and dozens of community members. 

Kiger started photographing East Palestine while freelancing for The Washington Post until …