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 | Veterans Day celebration marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

Nov 05, 2024

Gig Harbor will honor current and retired members of the military on Monday, Nov. 11 with military pageantry, guest speakers, food and music. The seventh annual Veterans’ Day celebration will take place at the Vintage Aero Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The museum is located at 1108 26th Ave NW. This year’s celebration

City revenue up, expenses down as council begins mulling the next budget

Oct 31, 2024

The city of Gig Harbor has taken in less revenue than expected in 2024, but it has also spent less than expected.

Harbor Happenings | Trick or treat downtown or Uptown

Oct 29, 2024

The annual downtown trick or treat takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Halloween night on Harborview Drive.

Harbor Happenings | State of the Watershed meeting is Wednesday

Oct 22, 2024

The KGI (Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands) Watershed Council’s annual State of the Watershed meeting is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Civic Center on Grandview Street. The KGI Watershed Council, an advisory board to Pierce County, provides educational programs, outreach and workshops on watershed issues. The council includes representatives from city of Gig Harbor

Harbor Happenings | Tracing the history of Northwest rock ‘n’ roll

Oct 15, 2024

Our weekly roundup of what’s happening around Gig Harbor.

Harbor Happenings | Mask-making, boat tours and more

Oct 08, 2024

Local organizations are celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month and gearing up for Halloween with mask making events, costume parties and painting experiences. Veteran tours The Gig Harbor BoatShop hosts a fall colors tour of Colvos Passage aboard the historic purse seiner Veteran on Sunday, Oct. 13. The tours run from 10 a.m. to 1:30

Harbor Happenings | Fall fun starts this week

Oct 01, 2024

Correction: Fox Island Octoberfest is Friday, Oct. 4. An earlier version misstated the day of the event. The annual Scarecrow Festival kicks off the Halloween season from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Sehmel Homestead Park. PenMet’s Scarecrow Festival includes a pumpkin launch, peeweee rodeo, Markers Market, and an assortment of vendors.

City council approves 0.1% sales tax increase for transportation

Sep 30, 2024

Gig Harbor’s sales tax will go up another penny on every $10 purchase starting Jan. 1, after the city council approved the increase and changes to how funds from the city’s Transportation Benefit District can be used. The new sales tax rate will be in effect for 10 years. The new tax is in addition

Harbor Happenings | Film Festival, Cider Swig and Pier Into the Night

Sep 24, 2024

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Cider Swig is Saturday in Tacoma while the first Pier Into the Night of the season is that evening.

Harbor Happenings | Open Studio Tour, ChuSeok Festival highlight week’s events

Sep 17, 2024

Celebrate the arrival of autumn and the Harvest Moon with songs from the Scottish Highlands, Korean moon cakes and tours of local artists’ studios. Open Studio Tour This weekend, 42 artists will open their studios to the public during the 31st annual Open Studio Tour. Painters, potters, jewelry designers, sculptors and artists who work in