Taylor Heckart, Author at KFSK

Class of 2026 celebrates education and hard work during graduation ceremony

Petersburg High School graduates took time to reflect on their years in school, and share their excitement for the future.

State of Alaska opens investigation into second Dan Sullivan’s U.S. Senate run

The state of Alaska has opened an investigation into whether Dan J. Sullivan, of Petersburg, is intentionally running for U.S. Senate to confuse voters. The challenger has the same name and party affiliation as Alaska’s junior senator, Dan S. Sullivan, who is up for reelection this year.

It’s no joke: A second Dan Sullivan says he really does want to be Alaska’s next senator

A political unknown from Petersburg filed for Alaska’s U.S. Senate race last week. His name is Dan Sullivan, the same name as Alaska’s sitting junior senator. And they’ll both be on the same ballot for Alaska’s primary in August.

Peltola makes Petersburg stop during campaign for U.S. Senate

Former Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola visited Petersburg on Tuesday, May 26, as part of her campaign to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala talks resource development and technology during Petersburg visit

Retired podiatrist and Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala visited Petersburg on May 15 as part of his campaign for governor. Heilala hasn’t held elected office, but said the skills he’s learned in the private sector would be a strength in the governor’s seat.