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 | Lighted Car Parade, Make Music Day at Uptown

Dec 17, 2024

The Lighted Car Parade leaves Uptown at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Earlier in the day, hear musicians celebrate the Winter Solstice.

Reid Ekberg appointed to Gig Harbor City Council

Dec 13, 2024

Reid Ekberg follows in the footsteps of his father, Steve, a longtime Gig Harbor City Council member.

City Council increases utility rates, takes step toward B&O tax

Dec 13, 2024

Gig Harbor took a step toward implementing a business and occupation (B&O) tax on Monday, Dec. 9. The City Council unanimously approved a $23,200 contract with BERK Consulting to review a B&O analysis prepared by city staff earlier this year. BERK’s review will focus on the methods city staff used to collect data and compare

Harbor Happenings | Santa to visit Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park

Dec 10, 2024

The Holiday Village, with six Christmas scenes for photos, is now open at Donkey Creek Park in Gig Harbor.

Harbor Happenings | City Christmas tree lighting is this week

Dec 03, 2024

Holiday activities shift into high gear this week, with the lighting of the city’s holiday tree in Skansie Park and the opening of the Holiday Village in Donkey Creek Park. The tree lighting starts at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and includes live music, complimentary cookies and cocoa and a visit from the jolly old

Barber sworn in as mayor of Gig Harbor

Nov 29, 2024

The Gig Harbor City Council unanimously appointed Mary Barber to be Gig Harbor’s mayor and directed city staff to solicit applications for her now-vacant council seat. The council also approved a budget of $190.7 million for the 2025-26 biennium at a meeting on Monday, Nov. 25. That’s a relatively barebones budget, as permit fees and

Harbor Happenings | Turkey Trot a chance to lose some calories ahead of the feast

Nov 26, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Gig Harbor Now. The annual Turkey Trot 5K fun run kicks off at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day starting on Judson Street. Runners can begin lining up at 7 a.m. Bring two cans of food to donate to Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Foodbank and Food Backpacks 4Kids. Pre-event registration costs $20. Day-of-race registration

Councilwoman Mary Barber to be new Gig Harbor mayor

Nov 22, 2024

City Councilwoman Mary Barber will be sworn in as Gig Harbor’s mayor at the Nov. 25 City Council meeting. Barber replaces Tracie Markley, who resigned this week after serving as in the position for three years. Barber was appointed to the council in January 2022 to fill Markley’s seat after Markley was elected mayor. She

City nearly ready to adopt budget for next two years

Nov 20, 2024

The city proposes a 1.9% increase in spending in 2025-26, which is significantly less than inflation.

Harbor Happenings | Celebrate salmon on Saturday

Nov 19, 2024

Every autumn, Gig Harbor celebrates the return of chum salmon to Donkey Creek. This year’s Donkey Creek Chum Walk takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and includes guided walks along the creek, information booths, salmon-related activities and more. Pick up a Salmon Passport at Austin Park and follow the trail