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 | Circus of Second Chances visits Gig Harbor

Mar 25, 2025

Also coming up this week: the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Crab Fest, Harbor WildWatch beach walks and more.

Harbor Happenings | Take a peak under the sea on the last day of winter

Mar 18, 2025

The first day of spring is Thursday, March 20. It’s time to start going outside again.

Cultural access program and tax headed for November ballot

Mar 13, 2025

Voters will decide in November whether to increase the city sales tax to pay for a cultural access program to support nonprofits.

Harbor Happenings | Run ’til you’re green at Shamrockin’ the Harbor

Mar 11, 2025

Runners take to the Cushman Trail on Saturday for Shamrockin the Harbor, a fundraiser for the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s senior center.

Harbor Happenings | Restaurant Week starts soon; here’s who is participating

Mar 04, 2025

Also this week “Mauritius” at Peninsula High, an award-winning GHHS band performance and more.

Harbor Happenings | Bremerton Symphony Orchestra visits Gig Harbor

Feb 25, 2025

The Tacoma Youth Symphony, featuring many locals, and Harbor Winds’ Young Artists Concert are also this weekend.

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.