Taylor Heckart, Author at KFSK

Meet Petersburg’s New 4th Grade Teacher, Trevor Wilson

It’s back-to-school season in Petersburg, and the Petersburg School District has welcomed multiple new teachers to town. Trevor Wilson is a new 4th grade teacher, and while he may be new to Petersburg, he’s not new to Alaska.

Bringing health care specialists to rural towns is challenging, but these professionals say it’s worth it

Providing specialized health care in rural communities like Petersburg can come with unique challenges. One way Petersburg’s hospital bridges those gaps is by bringing in specialists directly to the community, but that takes a lot of work to pull off.

Mitkof Dance Troupe interested in buying Episcopal Church building

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Petersburg ended its church services in July, but the building was home to more than a congregation. The space also housed Petersburg’s dance nonprofit, which is now interested in buying the building.

Petersburg wastewater line must be repaired to meet Environmental Protection Agency permit

Part of a wastewater line in Frederick Sound has broken, and the Petersburg Borough must repair it to comply with an upcoming Environmental Protection Agency permit.

Petersburg WAVE starts a program for families with children

Petersburg’s domestic violence prevention nonprofit, Working Against Violence for Everyone (WAVE), is rolling out a program for families with children. While the organization already served families with its other programs, federal grant funding allowed WAVE to expand services specifically meant for families.