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.

Indigo Clark passionate about music, art, the environment

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Indigo Clark School: Peninsula High School Category: Academic Achievement

Hailey Austin has overcome loss, shines in academics and tennis

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Hailey Austin School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Overcoming

Gracie Abernathy loves science, volunteering and music

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Gracie Abernathy School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Career

Ethan Sun an award-winning pianist, tennis player, math tutor

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Ethan Sun School: Peninsula High School Category: Music, Art

Connor Boman excels in running, works hard and makes others feel special

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Connor Boman School: Peninsula High School Category: Athletic Achievement 

Cole Rushforth has 2 million TikTok followers, leads school ASB

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Cole Rushforth School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Athletic

Anya Wild shines in sports, extra-curricular activities

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Anya Wild School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Academic

Alexa Thoms is volunteer extraordinaire, excels in sports

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Alexa Thoms School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Community

Toby Derrick overcame challenges, found new friends

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Toby Derrick School: Peninsula High School Category: Career &

Alex Morgan excels in music, debate and more

May 16, 2022

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 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 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Alex Morgan School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Science