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

Physician speaking with a veteran sitting on an exam table during a medical appointment.

VA Slashes Doctors And Nurses As Veterans Face Growing Care Gaps

The Department of Veterans Affairs pledged to protect frontline care. Instead, thousands of doctor and nurse positions have disappeared from the system.

VA Slashes Doctors And Nurses As Veterans Face Growing Care Gaps

The Department of Veterans Affairs pledged to protect frontline care. Instead, thousands of doctor and nurse positions have disappeared from the system.

Court Order Forces Wolves From Their Sanctuary Home After Decades

Court Order Forces Wolves From Their Sanctuary Home After Decades

For more than two decades, wolves at Seacrest Wolf Preserve called one stretch of Florida land home. Now a court order has given the sanctuary just weeks to vacate —...

Court Order Forces Wolves From Their Sanctuary Home After Decades

For more than two decades, wolves at Seacrest Wolf Preserve called one stretch of Florida land home. Now a court order has given the sanctuary just weeks to vacate —...

Split image showing two elephants walking through savanna on the left and a leopard with her cub resting in tall grass on the right.

South Africa Moves to Reopen Trophy Hunts of Rhinos Elephants and Leopards

After a four-year pause, the government of South Africa has proposed new export quotas for trophy hunting of elephants, black rhinos and leopards.

South Africa Moves to Reopen Trophy Hunts of Rhinos Elephants and Leopards

After a four-year pause, the government of South Africa has proposed new export quotas for trophy hunting of elephants, black rhinos and leopards.

Split image of handwritten note describing a dog named Diva, listing her age, temperament, diet needs, and that her owner is homeless, and a tan dog wearing a purple collar inside a wire kennel, standing on a raised cot behind metal bars.

Senior Dog Left With Heartbreaking Note After Owner Loses Home

When shelter staff arrived that morning, they found a senior dog waiting quietly — with a handwritten note pinned to her collar.

Senior Dog Left With Heartbreaking Note After Owner Loses Home

When shelter staff arrived that morning, they found a senior dog waiting quietly — with a handwritten note pinned to her collar.

Close-up of ripe blueberries covered in water droplets, highlighting their deep blue color and textured skins.

URGENT WARNING: Nearly 56,000 Pounds of Frozen Blueberries Pulled Over Life Threatening Listeria Risk

Nearly 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries are now under the FDA’s most serious recall warning.

URGENT WARNING: Nearly 56,000 Pounds of Frozen Blueberries Pulled Over Life Threatening Listeria Risk

Nearly 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries are now under the FDA’s most serious recall warning.

Large male elephant seal on a sandy beach with head raised and mouth open, other seals resting nearby.

Deadly Bird Flu Invades California Elephant Seal Colony

A deadly strain of bird flu has struck California’s northern elephant seals for the first time. Dozens are dead. Most are newly weaned pups.

Deadly Bird Flu Invades California Elephant Seal Colony

A deadly strain of bird flu has struck California’s northern elephant seals for the first time. Dozens are dead. Most are newly weaned pups.