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.

Basket Brigade feeding hundreds of families this week

Nov 21, 2022

For the past several weeks, school kids, business owners and nonprofits have been decorating cardboard boxes that will be filled with Thanksgiving dinners and delivered to families in need in Gig Harbor and beyond. From eight families to hundreds It’s part of the Thanksgiving Basket Brigade, a program founded in 1993 by Gig Harbor resident

City to study improvements at Crescent Creek Park

Nov 18, 2022

The city of Gig Harbor will start studying improvements at Crescent Creek Park and the surrounding area next year. The city council on Monday unanimously approved a contract with Hough Beck & Baird, Inc. Landscape Architects to create a master plan and conceptual design for the park. The master plan will ascertain the condition of

Chum Festival returns to welcome the salmon home

Nov 16, 2022

The 14th Chum Festival is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 and 20, at Donkey Creek Park in Gig Harbor.

Harbor Happenings: Chum Fest, music and more

Nov 15, 2022

The calendar is filling fast as we move into the holiday season. This week’s special events include the return of the Chum Festival, music concerts, theater performances, book signings and more. Get chummy with the fish Presented by Harbor WildWatch, the Chum Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20

Harbor Happenings: Veterans Day ceremony honors heroes

Nov 08, 2022

Since 1919, Nov. 11 has been set aside to honor our nation’s veterans. Locally, Veterans Day will be celebrated from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the Gig Harbor Antique Airplane Museum. This year’s event begins with a flag ceremony and includes music, inspirational speakers and a free lunch for all vets. The Antique Airplane

Election profile: Hutchins vs. Richards for state House

Nov 03, 2022

Democrat Adison Richards and Republican Spencer Hutchins both have deep ties to Gig Harbor and both want to represent the 26th Legislative District in the state House. But unlike in many other races, they agree on a lot of things. They have similar views on housing, education, the economy and other important issues. But their

Harbor Happenings: Basket Brigade campaign kicks off

Nov 01, 2022

Hail, November, heralding the holiday season and the plethora of events planned in the coming weeks. Basket Brigade This year’s Basket Brigade kicked off Nov. 1. Community members can donate food or money, or volunteer to help collect, package and distribute baskets — filled with all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinners — to families in

City plans to buy 24 acres adjacent to Cushman Trail

Oct 27, 2022

The city of Gig Harbor hopes to close next week on the purchase of 24 acres of land off Burnham Drive, adjacent to the Cushman Trail. The city plans to pay for the property by issuing a 10-year private placement bond for $4.2 million. But city Finance Director Dave Rodenbach said the city can’t finalize

Harbor Happenings: Halloween edition

Oct 25, 2022

Trick-or-treaters have a couple of options, including downtown and Uptown, this Halloween.

Harbor Happenings: Make Waves for Harbor WildWatch

Oct 18, 2022

This is a bit of a quiet week, as local groups gear up for Halloween happenings. But several events are taking place that are worth noting: Harbor WildWatch happenings Harbor WildWatch hosts its back-in-person “Make Waves” fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, 8209 Stinson Ave. The 21-and-older event will feature live