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

Pig Scramble at Shenandoah Fair Sparks Outrage Over Animal Cruelty
The Shenandoah County Fair’s pig scramble, a seemingly harmless tradition, is under fire for its shocking treatment of pigs.
Pig Scramble at Shenandoah Fair Sparks Outrage Over Animal Cruelty
The Shenandoah County Fair’s pig scramble, a seemingly harmless tradition, is under fire for its shocking treatment of pigs.

Cascade Red Fox Faces Imminent Extinction in Washington
The Cascade red fox is on the verge of extinction in Washington’s Cascade Range. Climate change, habitat loss, and increased predation by coyotes have drastically reduced their population.
Cascade Red Fox Faces Imminent Extinction in Washington
The Cascade red fox is on the verge of extinction in Washington’s Cascade Range. Climate change, habitat loss, and increased predation by coyotes have drastically reduced their population.

Tennessee Factory Workers Swept to Death as Hurricane Helene Strikes with Fury
As the storm raged, workers at the plastics factory were told to stay. Some questioned whether it was safe, but according to Jacob Ingram, a mold changer at the factory,...
Tennessee Factory Workers Swept to Death as Hurricane Helene Strikes with Fury
As the storm raged, workers at the plastics factory were told to stay. Some questioned whether it was safe, but according to Jacob Ingram, a mold changer at the factory,...

Striped Newt Faces Extinction as Climate Change and Habitat Loss Devastate Populations
The striped newt is teetering on the edge of extinction, its habitats ravaged by urban development and relentless climate change.
Striped Newt Faces Extinction as Climate Change and Habitat Loss Devastate Populations
The striped newt is teetering on the edge of extinction, its habitats ravaged by urban development and relentless climate change.

Iowa Family Stunned by Once in a Lifetime Encounter With Albino Deer
A simple birthday drive through the Iowa countryside turned into something out of a dream. When a flash of white moved through a quiet field, one family slammed on the...
Iowa Family Stunned by Once in a Lifetime Encounter With Albino Deer
A simple birthday drive through the Iowa countryside turned into something out of a dream. When a flash of white moved through a quiet field, one family slammed on the...

Traffickers Are Ripping Latin America's Wildlife From the Wild and Smuggling It to the U.S.
They're stuffed into crates, plastic bottles, even styrofoam coolers. Parrots, frogs, turtles—some critically endangered—are vanishing from Latin America's forests and ending up in American homes.
Traffickers Are Ripping Latin America's Wildlife From the Wild and Smuggling It to the U.S.
They're stuffed into crates, plastic bottles, even styrofoam coolers. Parrots, frogs, turtles—some critically endangered—are vanishing from Latin America's forests and ending up in American homes.