Taylor Heckart, Author at KFSK

Author: Taylor Heckart

Petersburg Medical Center’s Home Health office moves back to main hospital campus

The Petersburg Medical Center’s Home Health office has moved from the Petersburg Indian Association building back to the hospital’s main campus. Home Health is now in the old Petersburg Public Health offices, next to the hospital’s specialty clinic.

Petersburg’s first MRI machine is built, awaiting state approval to scan first patients

Petersburg’s first MRI machine is almost ready to begin operating. The medical imaging device has been built, but the hospital must first complete a state certification process before scanning its first patients.

Tidal Network broadband project raises towers, concerns in Petersburg

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s broadband venture, Tidal Network, is building three communications towers in Petersburg with money from a large federal grant. The project has received some community pushback, with some residents questioning the process.

Varsity Lady Vikings try new defensive strategies at Wrangell homecoming basketball games

Petersburg’s varsity Lady Vikings competed in Wrangell’s homecoming basketball games on Jan. 16-17. The girls lost 42–28 on Friday, and 53–40 on Saturday.

Varsity Vikings take 2 wins at Wrangell homecoming basketball games

Petersburg’s high school varsity boys basketball team won both of their weekend games at Wrangell’s homecoming on Jan. 16-17. The Vikings won 51–25 against the Wolves on Friday, and 65–36 on Saturday.