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.

Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum

Oct 07, 2021

In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.

New building to open opportunities at FISH food bank

Oct 03, 2021

The new facility will nearly triple the space, from 4,200 to 11,600 square feet, for shopping, storage and private meeting rooms.

City Council addresses emergency housing, halts short-term rental applications

Sep 29, 2021

The City Council approved a 6-month moratorium on short-term rental applications and adopted interim zoning controls that allow emergency shelters and housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing in designated areas.

County council limits fireworks to July 4, Dec. 31 in unincorporated Pierce

Sep 23, 2021

The change will occur in 2023, when the county will also be able to ban fireworks those two days in extremely dry weather.

Kids reconnect safely through outdoor library programs

Sep 21, 2021

Story time for the youngest and a STEAM program for grade-schoolers are both held in a big field next to the library’s parking lot.

Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour

Sep 17, 2021

Eighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.

Metropolitan Market manager leads verbal tour of store

Sep 16, 2021

The new Metropolitan Market, which opens Oct. 7, will feature three sitting areas and be like a restaurant in a grocery store, says manager Ginger Henderson.

Firefighters honor lives lost 20 years ago in 9/11 attacks

Sep 12, 2021

Three hundred forty-three firefighters and 16 police officers were among the 2,977 people who perished when airliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania Field.

City restores Native name to Austin Park area

Sep 06, 2021

The history of the original Native inhabitants will be told using signs and a voice box, and a carved cedar sculpture will be erected.

Poetry walk celebrates Donkey Creek salmon run

Sep 03, 2021

Poets put into verse the November return of chum salmon to Donkey Creek Park for walkers along the stream bank.