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.

Ken Malich named Croatian of the Year at annual CroatiaFest

Nov 20, 2025

Malich, a former city council member and commercial fisherman, was presented with the honor by the Croatian ambassador to the U.S.

Harbor Happenings | Get outside to see salmon and sea life

Nov 18, 2025

A hatchery field trip, Pier Into the Night and a salmon walk are planned this week, just before the weather turns truly cold.

Harbor Happenings | Chum Festival celebrates salmon’s return

Nov 11, 2025

Harbor WildWatch’s Donkey Creek Chum Festival is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Donkey Creek Park.

Authors gather for annual Write in the Harbor conference

Nov 06, 2025

The annual Write in the Harbor conference takes place this weekend on Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. This year’s theme  – Craft, Creativity and Connection – aims to provide “Inspiring Words, Artistic Expression and Meaningful Connection.” The conference begins Friday, Nov. 7 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and welcoming address by keynote speaker

Harbor Happenings | Honor veterans on Tuesday

Nov 04, 2025

The Gig Harbor Veterans Day celebration is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Vintage Aero Museum.

Harbor Happenings | Halloween is on the horizon

Oct 28, 2025

Community trick-or-treat events are planned for Harborview Drive and Uptown — and you might catch a spooky drone show at the same time.

Harbor Happenings | More than Pink walk raises money to fight breast cancer

Oct 21, 2025

Other events this weekend include Rattle Dem Bones, a Harbor Winds concert and more.

Harbor Happenings | Witches hit the water on Saturday

Oct 14, 2025

The annual Witches Brew paddle through the harbor takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Paddlers in stand-up paddle boards and kayaks will meet at the public boat launch on Randal Street at 2 p.m. (You can also launch from anywhere in the harbor and meet up at the Randal Street launch). A cauldron at the

Gig Harbor is going Places, as this week’s conference shows

Oct 10, 2025

The Places conference brought preservationists, planners and city officials to Gig Harbor this week.

Harbor Happenings | Learn some Buried History at upcoming cemetery tours

Oct 07, 2025

The tours are the next two Sundays at Artondale Cemetery.