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.

TCC’s Write in the Harbor event geared toward all wordsmiths

Nov 02, 2021

Author Bronwyn Scott heads an esteemed group of presenters at the two-day virtual conference.

Butler Farms produces oodles of apple varieties

Oct 29, 2021

Steve Butler grows more than 600 types of apples on his 7 1/2-acre Gig Harbor farm and sells them on site using the honor system.

Longtime councilman Malich making late bid for mayor’s post

Oct 27, 2021

Ken Malich, who gave in to pressure to run as a write-in candidate just two weeks before the election, says his top task would be to hire a good city administrator.

Markley stresses stability, transparency in mayoral run

Oct 27, 2021

Tracie Markley was surprised that nobody stepped up to run against her for mayor of a city that’s in need of some healing.

City Council hears update on BoatShop marine railways project

Oct 26, 2021

The city intends to contribute from next year’s budget to help wrap up loose ends on the nearly completed railways project.

Gig Harbor’s Stockdale earns top honors at art show

Oct 25, 2021

Works in the open juried art show can continue to be viewed at Harbor History Museum through Nov. 27.

Battson taking care of business as new chamber leader

Oct 24, 2021

New Chamber of Commerce Director Miriam Battson says that despite the pandemic, businesses continue to open and do well, though others are struggling.

Former longtime councilman Malich running as write-in candidate for mayor

Oct 21, 2021

City Council member Tracie Markley had been unopposed after John Skansi pulled out of the mayor’s race to run for City Council.

Gig Harbor Council 7: Storset vying for Abersold’s seat

Oct 17, 2021

Abersold wants to help the community get past the pandemic; Storset looks to help families, family-owned businesses.

Gig Harbor Council 3: Lykins challenging incumbent Franich

Oct 16, 2021

Longtime resident and Councilman Jim Franich is attempting to hold on to his seat against relative newcomer and nurse practitioner Brenda Lykins.