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

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Cat Caretakers Fear Strays Were Targeted With Poison After Capturing Video Evidence

A disturbing video has animal advocates demanding answers after food left for stray cats was allegedly doused with bleach. The cats may have had no way to know the meal...

Cat Caretakers Fear Strays Were Targeted With Poison After Capturing Video Evidence

A disturbing video has animal advocates demanding answers after food left for stray cats was allegedly doused with bleach. The cats may have had no way to know the meal...

Split image showing a brown bear with three cubs on a muddy shore on the left and military helicopters flying across a sunset sky on the right.

Helicopter Bear Hunts Raise New Wildlife Concerns

A court ruling has opened the door for Alaska wildlife agents to shoot black and brown bears from helicopters. The state says it wants to help caribou, but critics say...

Helicopter Bear Hunts Raise New Wildlife Concerns

A court ruling has opened the door for Alaska wildlife agents to shoot black and brown bears from helicopters. The state says it wants to help caribou, but critics say...

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Hunting Restrictions Are Being Lifted Across Public Lands

Federal officials are loosening hunting restrictions across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas. Some changes could affect trails, habitat, and fragile public lands.

Hunting Restrictions Are Being Lifted Across Public Lands

Federal officials are loosening hunting restrictions across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas. Some changes could affect trails, habitat, and fragile public lands.

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A New Pill Brings Rare Hope To One Of Cancer’s Deadliest Diagnoses

Pancreatic cancer has long left patients with few options once it spreads. Now, an experimental daily pill is drawing urgent attention after trial results showed survival gains that doctors rarely...

A New Pill Brings Rare Hope To One Of Cancer’s Deadliest Diagnoses

Pancreatic cancer has long left patients with few options once it spreads. Now, an experimental daily pill is drawing urgent attention after trial results showed survival gains that doctors rarely...

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Congress Has The Power To End The Caregiver Cliff For Veterans

Family caregivers help disabled veterans stay safe, stable, and home. But too many families still depend on temporary extensions and changing VA rules. A 2028 deadline is not permanent protection.

Congress Has The Power To End The Caregiver Cliff For Veterans

Family caregivers help disabled veterans stay safe, stable, and home. But too many families still depend on temporary extensions and changing VA rules. A 2028 deadline is not permanent protection.

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Man Arrested By Federal Agents After Rock Nearly Hits Endangered Seal

Lani was drifting near the Maui shoreline when a man allegedly picked up a large rock and threw it toward her head. The endangered Hawaiian monk seal survived, but the...

Man Arrested By Federal Agents After Rock Nearly Hits Endangered Seal

Lani was drifting near the Maui shoreline when a man allegedly picked up a large rock and threw it toward her head. The endangered Hawaiian monk seal survived, but the...