Taylor Heckart, Author at KFSK

Petersburg-based troller Sierra Dawn has been located after being reported overdue

UPDATE Monday, March 23, 3 p.m. : The Petersburg-based troller Sierra Dawn has been located, after it was reported overdue on Sunday.

Petersburg coach awarded for decades of commitment to high school basketball

Boys’ basketball head coach Rick Brock is a 2026 recipient of a John R. Wooden Legacy Award. The award recognizes his more than 30 years of commitment to the sport and Petersburg’s student athletes.

The Petersburg School District wants community input on balancing next year’s budget

The Petersburg School District is anticipating a $278,000 budget deficit next school year and wants the community’s input on the budget. Like other districts around Alaska, Petersburg is using a budget simulation tool called Balancing Act, where users can give direct feedback on changes to the district’s spending and revenue.

Season ends for Petersburg varsity boys and girls at Region V basketball tournament

The season has ended for both of Petersburg’s high school varsity basketball teams after neither progressed far enough in Juneau’s Region V, 2A Tournament.

Petersburg childcare professional recognized with Alaska Forty Under 40 award

Katie Holmlund was named one of the Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Top Forty Under 40 awardees. The award recognizes Holmlund’s years of work in creating and expanding outdoor childcare programming in Petersburg.