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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While Providence Hospital often serves as the place of birth for many human babies in Anchorage, it also provides the perfect setting for wildlife births on rare occasions.

That was the scene Thursday morning on a patch of grass outside Providence, where a mama moose gave birth to the city’s newest calf.

The moment was captured on video by onlookers who were watching safely from behind glass panels on the building’s exterior.

One video, taken by an onlooker who identified herself as Louise C., depicts the mother moose standing up moments after the calf is birthed as it begins to lick its offspring and nurture the newborn.

Louise said she was walking to the hospital’s café nearby when she noticed the crowd.

“I see a ton of people peering over the balcony and I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ and so I go over and there’s a moose who just gave birth, and it’s so exciting because this is a once-in-a-lifetime thing to witness,” she recalled.

“It was just the cutest thing ever and I’ve never witnessed something like that.”

As of the time of publication, the two moose were still in the area and it was unclear if the birthing process was over.

Providence is no stranger to moose encounters; two years ago, a moose wandered into the lobby at Providence Health Park in the U-Med District after it reportedly noticed decorative potted plants through the panels of glass from outside.

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Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that three members of President Trump’s Cabinet will be joining him in Anchorage next month at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference:

“I started the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference four years ago to highlight the unrivaled resources and potential Alaska has to offer our great nation and our allies,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “I’m thankful we have an administration in Washington that recognizes Alaska’s unique value, and I look forward to hosting Secretary Burgum, Secretary Wright, and Administrator Zeldin in the Last Frontier.”

“For the last four years, Alaska suffered under Joe Biden’s America Last energy agenda – burying the state’s vast resources under red tape, executive orders, and environmental extremism,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “At this year’s Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, I’m honored to join Secretary Wright, Administrator Zeldin, and Governor Dunleavy in putting our country back on the path toward American Energy Dominance by unleashing Alaska’s full energy potential. Under the Trump administration, we’re putting America First and powering our nation with innovation over regulation.”

“While the last administration tried to shut down Alaska at nearly every turn, President Trump understands that unleashing Alaska’s energy potential is critical to restoring American energy dominance,” Secretary Wright said. “I’m looking forward to visiting Alaska alongside Secretary Burgum and Administrator Zeldin to advance the responsible development of the forty-ninth state’s rich energy resources and deliver economic prosperity for Alaska and the entire nation.”

The Fourth Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will be held June 3-5 in Anchorage, Alaska, at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center.

The conference will explore the future of energy in Alaska and on a global scale; the impact of artificial intelligence and skyrocketing demand from data centers and supercomputing; the latest advancements in renewable and advanced nuclear power, transmission, and energy storage; and the continued responsible development of our vast oil, gas, and mineral resources.

Governor Dunleavy’s Office is also partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office to host a pre-conference event on June 2 that will feature the directors of five national laboratories and several more top Energy officials.

More information and registration is at AlaskaSustainableEnergy.com.

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How gas prices have changed in Anchorage in the last week

Gas prices have gone up by about 4 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Tyler, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.60 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.11.

After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump in early April announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S., with many countries facing even steeper duties, though oil and gas imports are exempted from new tariffs. On April 9, the White House announced a three-month pause on all "reciprocal" tariffs (except against China), but the baseline 10% tariffs will remain in place.

Jolted by the impact of the tariff announcement, the stock market plummeted on April 3, with U.S. oil prices dropping 7%. The double-whammy of lower prices and higher costs for crucial materials like steel pipes may have a major impact on domestic oil and gas production. Meanwhile, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announced this month that it would increase production to help stabilize the market.

Expecting market volatility, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan thinks it is possible that gas prices have already reached their peak in 2025, which typically happens around mid-April each year.

"After oil's sharp drop over the last couple of weeks—driven by concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs and OPEC+ restoring production faster than expected—gasoline prices have posted a notable weekly decline, with nearly every state seeing prices fall," De Haan said in a recent statement. "While I do expect gas prices to continue trending lower, any abrupt change in the current tariff situation could eventually bring the decline to a halt."

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anchorage, AK metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 24.

Anchorage by the numbers- Gas current price: $3.58--- Alaska average: $3.64- Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%)- Year change: -$0.78 (-17.9%)- Historical expensive gas price: $5.56 (6/20/22)

- Diesel current price: $3.56- Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%)- Year change: -$0.32 (-8.2%)- Historical expensive diesel price: $6.07 (6/30/22)

Metros with the most expensive gas#1. Salinas, CA: $5.11#2. Lihue (Kauai), HI: $5.10#3. Napa, CA: $5.08

Metros with the least expensive gas#1. Tyler, TX: $2.60#2. Lawton, OK: $2.61#3. Lubbock, TX: $2.61

This story features writing by Tim Bruns and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 371 metros.

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Overview

The Alaska Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income households through the Alaska Quest card.

The amount a household receives each month depends on the household's countable income and size of the household. Eligible households use SNAP benefits to buy food products from authorized stores statewide.

Eligible applicants must pass income and assets tests.

Alaska has special rules that allow for higher SNAP benefits in rural areas, and the use of benefits to purchase certain hunting and fishing subsistence supplies.

The federal government funds 100% of the SNAP benefit. The State pays half the costs of operating SNAP in Alaska.

Who qualifies?

To qualify for SNAP you must meet the following requirements:

Many types of assets are not counted such as the home you occupy and its lot, household goods, burial plots, cash value of life insurance, money in retirement savings accounts, pension plans, income producing property, 529 college savings plans, and vehicles used for an exempt reason or with an equity value under $1,500.

Countable assets include cash on hand, money in checking or savings accounts, certificates of deposit, U.S. savings bonds, stocks, bonds, property not up for sale, crowdfunding accounts, and lump-sum payments. Special rules apply to Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends.

Countable income includes wages, self-employment, public assistance benefits, unemployment benefits, worker's compensation, child support, Social Security benefits (SSA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), pensions, and Senior Benefits payments. Special rules apply to Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends.

How to sign up

Apply online through the Alaska Connect Portal

Alaska Connect Portal

If you don't have an email address, a manual form is available

SNAP Online Application