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 | Sunshine, music and lavender are on the docket for this week

Jul 08, 2025

Outdoor concerts are planned at Skansie Park, Sehmel Park and Uptown; meanwhile, Olalla hosts its Lavender Festival.

Harbor Happenings | Time to start searching for Round Rock entries

Jul 01, 2025

The Harbor History Museum will accept Round Rocks Contest submissions later this month, but it’s not to early to start looking for them.

City honors retired police chief Busey

Jun 30, 2025

Kelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.

Gig Harbor Garden Tour is this weekend; here’s what you’ll see

Jun 26, 2025

Take a look inside the seven Gig Harbor-area gardens that are part of this year’s tour.

Harbor Happenings | Tour some of the area’s most beautiful gardens

Jun 24, 2025

The Gig Harbor Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.

Harbor Happenings | Pride in the Park celebration is Saturday at Skansie

Jun 17, 2025

Also on Saturday: Make Music Day at Uptown Gig Harbor.

Herons Key awards nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 16 local graduating seniors

Jun 12, 2025

Sixteen local graduating seniors received scholarships ranging from $1,250 to $2,500 from residents at the senior housing community.

Harbor Happenings | Big crowd expected for protest on Point Fosdick Drive

Jun 10, 2025

Organizers expect a large crowd to protest the Trump Administration from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the intersection of Olympic  and Point Fosdick drives. The “No Kings” protest is one of hundreds taking place around the country on Saturday, which is President Donald Trump’s birthday. The government plans a military parade for

Harbor Happenings | Music in the air at Gig Harbor High

Jun 03, 2025

Two high school band performances are this week, followed by a Harbor Winds concert on Sunday, June 8.

Police department earns accreditation from state group

May 30, 2025

It is the first time Gig Harbor Police Department sought accreditation, a process that took some two years.