Taylor Heckart, Author at KFSK

Author: Taylor Heckart

A look back at Petersburg’s 2025

With the turn of the year, it’s time to reflect on an eventful 2025. Here’s a look back from the KFSK newsroom at some of the stories that shaped the year in Petersburg.

Success at regional competition sends three Petersburg wrestlers to state

Three Petersburg High School wrestlers are competing at the state tournament in Anchorage this weekend, Dec. 19-20, after a successful regional competition in Sitka on Dec. 12-13.

Petersburg documentary premiere raises $8,000 for struggling movie theater

Three showings for the documentary “Tide and Table” doubled as a fundraising opportunity for Petersburg’s nonprofit movie theater. The money comes during a time when the Northern Nights Theater has been struggling to stay open and pay the bills.

Coach says Petersburg High School wrestlers ‘the best’ they’ve looked all year going into regions

Petersburg High School’s wrestling season is nearing its end, as the team is heading to the regional competition in Sitka this weekend, Dec 12-13.

Petersburg Indian Association event celebrates healing through cultural identity

A small crowd of community members gathered in the bleachers of the Petersburg High School gym on Nov. 13 to listen to local speakers who shared stories about the importance of connecting to one’s cultural identity, and the healing power that can bring.