Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

Elite Space Brigade Soldier Dies After Iranian Missile Strike as War Claims Seventh U.S. Life

Elite Space Brigade Soldier Dies After Iranian Missile Strike as War Claims Seventh U.S. Life

A 26-year-old American soldier has become the seventh U.S. service member killed in the growing war with Iran.

Elite Space Brigade Soldier Dies After Iranian Missile Strike as War Claims Seventh U.S. Life

A 26-year-old American soldier has become the seventh U.S. service member killed in the growing war with Iran.

Small dachshund harnessed to a bright yellow hot dog cart costume attached to a dog wheelchair.

Paralyzed Dog Refuses To Slow Down And Inspires Everyone He Meets

When Sammy suffered a devastating spinal injury at just three years old, many feared his life would never be the same. Instead, the tiny dog rolled forward with unstoppable determination,...

Paralyzed Dog Refuses To Slow Down And Inspires Everyone He Meets

When Sammy suffered a devastating spinal injury at just three years old, many feared his life would never be the same. Instead, the tiny dog rolled forward with unstoppable determination,...

Orange cat wearing a knitted scarf sitting indoors on a wooden floor.

Forgotten Senior Cat Escapes Abuse and Finds Love in the Quiet Home he Deserved

Bailey had lost his home, his human, and any reason to trust people. But when he finally found someone willing to take him in, the angry old cat revealed a...

Forgotten Senior Cat Escapes Abuse and Finds Love in the Quiet Home he Deserved

Bailey had lost his home, his human, and any reason to trust people. But when he finally found someone willing to take him in, the angry old cat revealed a...

Side-by-side images showing a shark from below and a ray gliding underwater.

85 Nations Unite To Shield Sharks And Rays From Global Trade

Sharks and rays have been pushed toward collapse by decades of global trade in fins, meat, and liver oil. Now, more than 85 countries have taken a major step to...

85 Nations Unite To Shield Sharks And Rays From Global Trade

Sharks and rays have been pushed toward collapse by decades of global trade in fins, meat, and liver oil. Now, more than 85 countries have taken a major step to...

Side-by-side images show a California condor flying and another condor perched on a branch.

First Wild Condor Nest in Northern California in a Century Sparks Hope

A pair of endangered California condors may be guarding a newly laid egg deep in the redwoods of Northern California.

First Wild Condor Nest in Northern California in a Century Sparks Hope

A pair of endangered California condors may be guarding a newly laid egg deep in the redwoods of Northern California.

Brown dog lying on a damaged city street at sunset with apartment buildings and debris in the background.

War Leaves Thousands of Pets Terrified and Abandoned Across Iran and Israel

Missiles, sirens and chaos are reshaping life across the region — but some of the most vulnerable victims cannot ask for help.plan

War Leaves Thousands of Pets Terrified and Abandoned Across Iran and Israel

Missiles, sirens and chaos are reshaping life across the region — but some of the most vulnerable victims cannot ask for help.plan