Charlee Glock-Jackson

Freelance writer Charlee Glock-Jackson was the primary reporter for the weekly Gig Harbor Life until it folded in 2018. She is the founder of the Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond Festival and the caretaker of an enchanted Olalla forest that's been in her family nearly 70 years.

Grady Johnson tackled a number of leadership roles

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Grady Johnson School: Peninsula High School Category: Academic Achievement Grady

Elliott Strachan balances academics, athletics and music

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Elliott Strachan School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Science &

Ellah Sundell finds inspiration in music

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Ellah Sundell School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Music, Art

Eliana Dietrich already making her mark as a researcher

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Eliana Dietrich School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Academic Achievement

Evanté Heming rose above tough times with help from music

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Evanté Heming School: Peninsula High School Category: Overcoming Adversity Evanté

Brendan Masini Jr. a leader in the classroom and on the field

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Brendan Masini Jr. School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Academic

Boden Clark won battle with cancer, started foundation to help others

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Boden Clark School: Peninsula High School Category: Overcoming Adversity  In

Benjamin Forhan went above and beyond to serve the community

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Benjamin Forhan School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Community Service

Bella Grayson has high school down to a science

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Bella Grayson School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Science &

Alli Kimball a star on the diamond and in the classroom

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Alli Kimball School: Peninsula High School Category: Career & Technical