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Mike Russell

Seattle, West Seattle
As seen in: Medium, The New York Times, The Guardian, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Kickstarter, The Oregonian, CBR, EIN News, KTAR-FM (Phoenix, AZ), The Star (Sheffield) and
Covers:  soccer, food and wine, food, photography, sports, seattle sounders, major league soccer
Seattle Photographer. Sports, travel, wine, coffee & more. Shoot Sounders (once upon a time) & Reign (since 2013) for @SounderatHeart among other stuff.

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I am a photographer living in Seattle, Washington. In addition to shooting sports, I like photographing food and wine culture.

(All portfolio samples include my photographs. I am not trying to claim myself as the credited writer.)

Mike Russell’s Journalist Portfolio

W-League: Sounders Women Carry the Flag

W-League: Sounders Women Carry the Flag

TUKWILA, Wash. - Seattle has never had a women's professional soccer team, but the Sounders Women have a pret…

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Ray's Boathouse

Ray's Boathouse

After a four-month hiatus, this waterfront seafoodery is back with a swanked new dining room bathed in red li…

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My Winding Path with Multiple Sclerosis

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By Mike Russell, Nancy Hammond
| Bezzy MS
Yes, multiple sclerosis (MS) changes our lives for sure, although I did not expect what was about to come along. My physical changes challenged me, pushed me to adapt, and changed the course of my life. Not to mention presenting opportunities I would have never considered or taken on during my healthy years. Connect with thousands of members and find support through daily live chats, curated resources, and one-to-one messaging.
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Finding Strength When MS Changes Everything

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By Mike Russell, Heidi Moawad
| Bezzy MS
I grew up thinking manliness meant taking care of others. Multiple sclerosis helped me redefine masculinity. I’m a Baby Boomer, and when I was growing up, I learned from my dad and my uncles — and from society itself — that a man’s role was to take care of the family. This meant making sure everyone was safe and had everything they needed. It also involved keeping a strong balance between work and family life.
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Mike Russell: Transgender not in alignment with God's will

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By Mike Russell
| Dispatch Argus Verified
On Feb. 28, 2025, a column written by the Rev. Dr. Kristopher Schondelmeyer, appeared in the Dispatch-Argus. His column was concerning Iowa House Bill 242 and “its harmful implications for transgender individuals in our state.” The assigned title to the article was “Scripture teaches us identity is not static.” To that point I do not disagree, but I find Dr. Schondelmeyer’s interpretation and reference to specific Scriptures flawed. I do agree with a couple of points.
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