...and seals less than 90 minutes from their doorstep. "Whittier is all about access," said Whittier city manager Rick Hohnbaum. "We are the access point to Prince William Sound and Chugach National Forest for well over half the state." While...

...and other users." Meanwhile, Whittier is making plans of its own to accommodate the added traffic. City manager Rick Hohnbaum is adding funding for a full-time emergency staff member, sidewalks and more public restrooms to the city budget...