Taylor Heckart, Author at KFSK

Author: Taylor Heckart

Pedal/Paddle Battle in Petersburg raises record high of $24,201

Bikers, kayakers and sponsors raised funds for medical education at Petersburg’s annual Pedal/Paddle Battle on July 19.

Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider grant for float replacement project

The Petersburg Borough Assembly will decide tonight whether to apply for a state grant to replace a major float in Petersburg’s South Harbor. They will also take a final vote on whether to rezone a vacant lot on Sandy Beach Road, as well as decide on a few borough budget adjustments.

Petersburg Medical Center CEO warns changes to Medicaid could impact rural healthcare

The wide-ranging reconciliation bill known as the “Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law by President Trump earlier this month. Parts of the bill include changes and cuts to Medicaid. Petersburg Medical Center CEO Phil Hofstetter has been outspoken against the changes to Medicaid, and said the bill could put rural healthcare at risk.

Petersburg Medical Center loses large grant in ‘unprecedented’ federal funding recall, retains many others

This year has been marked by widespread uncertainty for grant recipients across Alaska. The federal government has rescinded billions of dollars in health grant funding, including millions in the state.