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 | 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.

Harbor Happenings | Take some time for stories

Jan 07, 2025

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

Harbor Happenings | Plunging in to 2025

Dec 31, 2024

Start 2025 with a splash at Olalla’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge from the bridge next to Olalla Bay Market and Landing. The tradition goes back farther than many folks can remember. Most people believe John Robbecke and his pals started it several decades ago. John’s father, Al, owned the store, then known

Harbor Happenings | Hanukkah celebrated at Skansie Park

Dec 24, 2024

The downtown Gig Harbor Hanukkah celebration starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29.