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

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

Veterans Watch a New Generation March Into Danger As War Escalates In Iran

Veterans Watch a New Generation March Into Danger As War Escalates In Iran

A new war in the Middle East is unfolding, but for America’s veterans the headlines feel deeply personal.

Veterans Watch a New Generation March Into Danger As War Escalates In Iran

A new war in the Middle East is unfolding, but for America’s veterans the headlines feel deeply personal.

Four U.S. Army service members posing in front of an American flag for official portraits.

American Soldiers Killed in Iran Leave Families and Nation in Mourning

Four American service members are among the first U.S. troops killed in the growing Iran conflict.

American Soldiers Killed in Iran Leave Families and Nation in Mourning

Four American service members are among the first U.S. troops killed in the growing Iran conflict.