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.

City council considers proposal to demolish historic Masonic Lodge

May 17, 2023

The Gig Harbor City Council will consider a proposal to demolish the old Masonic Lodge building at Crescent Creek Park at its meeting on Monday, May 22. Renovating the historic lodge to bring it up to code and make it usable by the public would cost at least $1.7 million, a consultant told council members

Harbor Happenings: Gig Harbor Beer Festival on tap

May 16, 2023

The 12th annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Uptown pavilion. Tickets cost $32 and were still available as of noon Tuesday, May 16. Each ticket comes with a 5-ounce taster cup and 10 tokens, redeemable with the participating Northwest breweries, distilleries and cideries. Buy

Wren Rioux is committed to fighting stereotypes

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: Wren Rioux School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Overcoming Adversity

Rianne Dooley went from shy and introverted to star of stage

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: Rianne Dooley School: Peninsula High School Category: Music, Art &

Reese Morkert won state cross country championship

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: Reese Morkert School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Athletic Achievement

Payton Knowles a winner on and off 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: Payton Knowles School: Peninsula High School Category: Athletic Achievement Payton

Samantha Heim conquered learning disability to achieve 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: Samantha Heim School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Overcoming Adversity

Olivia Simmonds is top of her class at Peninsula High

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: Olivia Simmonds School: Peninsula High School Category: Academic Achievement Olivia

Nichole Tian never turned down a chance to serve

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: Nichole Tian School: Gig Harbor High School and Tacoma Community

Mackenzie Schuller has a sweet future ahead

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: Mackenzie Schuller School: Peninsula High School, West Sound Tech, Olympic