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.

Harbor Happenings | Lots to learn this week

Feb 18, 2025

A discussion of African folktales, an octopus talk and a poetry reading — and that’s all just Wednesday.

City complies with legislation setting guidelines for processing building permits

Feb 13, 2025

The new law requires the city to process certain permit applications within established timeframes — but some issues can “stop the clock.”

Harbor Happenings | Warm up with some Chowder on Feb. 15

Feb 11, 2025

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Chowder Social, with dishes prepared by top local chefs, is Saturday at the Vintage Aero Museum.

Harbor Happenings | Free trees available on Saturday

Feb 04, 2025

The Tacoma Tree Foundation and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s EnviroCorp are holding a tree giveaway at Donkey Creek Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Emily Stone sworn in as newest member of Gig Harbor City Council

Jan 28, 2025

Stone, 31, is a senior policy advisor at the state Department of Commerce with deep roots in the Gig Harbor area.

Harbor Happenings | Curl up with a good book

Jan 28, 2025

Book clubs, story times and discussion groups meet this week around Gig Harbor.

Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more

Jan 21, 2025

This week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.

Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city

Jan 16, 2025

Lodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.

Brenda Lykins resigns seat on Gig Harbor City Council

Jan 14, 2025

Lykins is moving outside of city limits and thus is no longer eligible to serve on the city council.

Harbor Happenings | Honor Dr. King this weekend

Jan 14, 2025

Gig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts a program honoring the civil rights leader on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church.