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.

Gig Harbor-based nonprofit helps assure that everyone can take the stage

Mar 07, 2022

Movies have the Oscars. Music has the Grammys. And web-based media have the Webby Awards, sponsored by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. On Feb. 28, IADAS presented its first-ever Anthem Awards, honoring people and organizations worldwide who are doing purpose- and mission-driven work that inspires others to take action in their own

Gig Harbor City Council: Put climate change language back in comp plan

Mar 02, 2022

The Gig Harbor City Council on Feb. 28 approved plans to review four amendments to the city’s comprehensive land-use plan in 2022 — including restoring language pertaining to climate change. The previous council voted in 2018 to remove all references to “climate change” from the various plan elements. Because the current city council has noted

‘Empty Bowls’ event helps fill hungry tummies

Feb 27, 2022

Artists donate the bowls, restaurants provide the soup for Altrusa fundraiser March 5 at Chapel Hill Church.

Hearing examiner decision on Olalla Valley Winery events delayed again

Feb 23, 2022

Kitsap County is reviewing whether Olalla Winery violated its conditional use permit. The decision was expected 10 working days after the Dec. 16 hearing.

Gig Harbor proposing changes to stormwater disparities

Feb 17, 2022

Under proposed new billing, more than half of property owners would see no change or a decrease, while others’ would rise because a discount would be removed for detention facilities or the amount of hard surface was under-reported.

City attempting to conserve another 5.15 acres near Donkey Creek Park

Feb 16, 2022

The forested property might otherwise be subdivided into 18 single-family lots with a public road.

Lawmakers considering bills to clarify when police can use force, make pursuit

Feb 14, 2022

A law passed last year eliminated use of force in a mental health crisis and took away an officer’s ability to forcibly detain anyone without reasonable suspicion.

City taking applications for non-motorized boat storage at Ancich Park

Feb 08, 2022

Spaces will be available for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards for six-month stints beginning in July, though the building might open early for the first group.

Art shows accepting applications; arts commission offering grants

Feb 06, 2022

The Summer Art Festival, Open Juried Show and Open Studio Tour all are preparing for events while the Arts Commission has Creative Endeavor grants to give.

Rep. Young updates city officials on session bills

Jan 28, 2022

Rep. Jesse Young, R-Gig Harbor, said he’s focusing on public safety issues, including fixing some of the confusion that resulted from law-enforcement legislation passed last year, especially clarifying the definition of “probable cause” or “intent.”