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 | Airport Day touches down at Tacoma Narrows

Aug 12, 2025

This week’s top events include Airport Day, Chalk the Harbor, and an outdoor movie at Sehmel Park.

Harbor Happenings | Skansie Park hosts National Night Out, Summer Sounds concert

Aug 05, 2025

Hello Harbor, the local National Night Out event, is a chance for law enforcement and the community to connect.

Crime Con founder hoping for a killer weekend

Jul 30, 2025

The inaugural West Sound Crime Con takes place at several locations in Gig Harbor and around the region during the weekend of Aug. 1 through 3.

Harbor Happenings | Cruise the Narrows, Crime Con, Kopachuck re-opening are this week

Jul 29, 2025

The Cruise the Narrows car show is Saturday at Uptown Gig Harbor, and that’s just one of several major events this weekend.

Harbor Happenings | A discussion of pioneer families and a historic boat

Jul 22, 2025

Stephanie Lile of the Harbor History Museum will discuss the Shenandoah, the island of Brac and the town’s pioneering families this week.

Harbor Happenings | Summer Art Festival at Sehmel Homestead Park

Jul 15, 2025

The Summer Art Festival, Psychedelic Resource Fair, another Indivisible Gig Harbor Protest and more are planned for this week.

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.