While working for Washington State Mag azine\, eleven journalists traveled throughout the region to intervie w farmers\, chefs\, wine tasters\, mountain climbers\, scientists\, and mo re. The resulting stories highlight the Evergreen State&rsquo\;s captivati ng people\, industries\, and history\, describing influential programs\, c ities from Aberdeen to Zillah\, and a wide variety of trends\, research\, and innovative solutions.
\nThe writers introduce the people who kee p the largest ferry system in the country running\, examine the most deadl y pathogen ever recorded\, and reveal the secret ingredient that makes Cou gar Gold cheese possible. They also cover creating the Cosmic Crisp\, prod ucing Skagit Valley tulips\, how soil composition impacts the taste of win e\, and the fickle business of growing cherries. Additional accounts chron icle art and the Makah canoe\, significant architecture\, the advent of Ma ster Gardeners\, a stash of Mount St. Helens ash\, challenges related to o cean life\, and much more.
\nGathered from thousands of pieces publi shed in Washington State Magazine across two decades\, The Evergreen C ollection celebrates the state&rsquo\;s vast diversity and the impres sive accomplishments of those who call it home.
\nAbout the Editors:
\nLarry Clark has been a writer\, editor\, and com munications professional at magazines\, nonprofits\, state government\, an d corporations for over twenty years. He holds a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in journalism and bachelor&rsquo\;s and master&rsquo\;s degrees in Asian s tudies. He became Washington State Magazine&rsquo\;s editor in 2013.
\nAssociate Editor Adriana Janovich joined Washington St ate University in 2019 after two decades in newspaper newsrooms across Was hington. She has taught feature writing and beginning journalism\, and con tributed to popular travel guides and in-flight magazines. She holds a bac helor&rsquo\;s degree in journalism\, as well as a master&rsquo\;s degree in specialized journalism.
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