Sink Da Superferry!

September 4, 2007:

Ferry Security Zone to Expand
The U.S. Coast Guard unveiled a proposed plan for an expanded security zone in Nawiliwili Harbor to improve safety for protesters and security for the Hawaii Superferry

September 3, 2007:
The Hawaii Superferry Fiasco: It did not have to be this way
The Lingle administration’s refusal to acknowledge the egregious errors of the Department of Transportation in its handling of the Hawaii Superferry matter is troubling. The Hawai’i Supreme Court has ruled unequivocally that the DOT erred...

September 2, 2007:
Stranded Superferry cars come home
THE GARDEN ISLAND Young Brothers inter-island barge service will help Hawaii Superferry customers return their vehicles to their home ports, Young Brothers Vice President for Strategic Planning and Government Affairs Roy Catalani said yesterday. Some...

Letters for Sunday, September 2, 2007
Why didn’t the Legislature step in? Environmental assessment to include passengers? Protest can achieve solutions Where’s the aloha? Next time, we’ll be better For shame, Kaua i In regards to the actions of some of our c...

The Hawaii Superferry Fiasco: It did not have to be this way
The Lingle administration’s refusal to acknowledge the egregious errors of the Department of Transportation in its handling of the Hawaii Superferry matter is troubling. The Hawai’i Supreme Court has ruled unequivocally that the DOT erred...

September 1, 2007:
TRO sought to block Superferry
A Kaua i concerned citizens group recently enlisted the help of a local law firm to block the Hawaii Superferry from Nawiliwili Harbor until the state assesses the inter-island vessel’s environmental impact. Meanwhile yesterday, the Hawai i Sup...

Letters for Saturday, September 1, 2007
Why didn’t the Legislature step in? You go, Guv Use some class The rules are in place Visitors welcome, but not the Superferry Apologizes to O ahu Why didn’t the Legislature step in? Attn: Rep Morita, Your statements in the...

August 31, 2007:
Hooser writes Governor Lingle
Aug. 28, 2007 The Honorable Linda Lingle Governor State of Hawai’i State Capitol Executive Chambers Honolulu 96833 Subject: Hawai i Superferry Dear Governor Lingle: I am deeply concerned by what appears to be an imminent escalation of the confl...

Lingle responds to Senator Hooser
Aug. 29, 2007 The Honorable Gary L. Hooser State Senator Hawai’i State Capitol - Room 214 Honolulu 96813 Dear Senator Hooser, I was disappointed at the letter I received from you regarding the Hawai i Superferry. It is unfortunate that your fir...

Letters for Friday, August 31, 2007
Where’s your humanity? Stay on Kaua i then My Superferry soulectomy’ Wal-Mart wants what is already approved While I watched the 10 p.m. news, I was stunned to see the lack of humanity displayed by some people representing Kaua ...

August 30, 2007:
Superferry deals with stopped service
Kaua i resident Richard Dolbeare said he “weighed the risks” before boarding the Superferry to O ahu Sunday, but he certainly didn’t expect to still be stranded in Waikiki. “I realized it was a possibility, because I knew it w...

My position on Superferry
I have no regrets about the statements I have made publicly in supporting the Kaua i community in protesting the arrival of the Hawaii Superferry on Monday at Nawiliwili Harbor. I was not present at the protest on Sunday and I do not condone the acti...

Letters for Thursday, August 30, 2007
Higher rates for more consumption LIVESTRONG Kaua i Ferry target of frustrations Respect law and order Representative, wake up Higher rates for more consumption I noticed on the back of the August edition of the “KIUC Current”...

August 29, 2007
Alakai’ stays away - Governor, Coast Guard say safety can’t be assured
Hawaii Superferry yesterday suspended voyages to Kaua i indefinitely, following two days of intensifying protests. Both Gov. Linda Lingle and Coast Guard officials stepped in yesterday to request that the company cancel its Kaua i voyage in light of ...

Action unites many
When outrigger canoe club paddler Leigh Drachman entered the water Monday, she never expected an evening practice would turn into a “wonderful opportunity” to join hundreds of Kaua i residents protesting the Hawaii Superferry at Nawiliwil...

Letters for Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Protest government, not company Days were super’ Keep island pure Grow up, Kaua i Few points to consider Another way to look at ferry Megaproject arrogance On intimidation Superferry eclipsed too The pitting of sides...

guest viewpoint - Island citizens rise
The impact demonstrated by Kaua i citizens against the Superferry is commendable and must be encouraged to continue. Government leaders have shown that they cannot stop American capitalism and politics no matter what. It will take the people of this ...

August 28, 2007:
Superferry turned back - Protesters form floating human chain in harbor
The Hawaii Superferry found no port in a storm last night, turning back to O ahu about 9 p.m. after dozens clogged the entry to Nawiliwili Harbor while hundreds shouted from shore. Sailing in the face of court orders, the Hawai i Superferry returned ...

Letters for Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Now our problems Superferry scenario Now our problems The Superferry issue is perhaps the most fascinating battle of logic to come along in many years. On one hand they say it’s good for the economy. It’s good for the people of Hawai i...

Talk Story
How do you feel about the Superferry’s earlier launch date? Aaron Ibaan, Lihu e “I don’t mind, I rode it last week Thursday, it’s real nice, but it also has its goods and bads.” Destiny Arbilera, Lihu e “I’m ...

August 27, 2007:
Superferry showdown - Protesters delay landing
As the Hawaii Superferry cruised into Nawiliwili Harbor around 5:45 p.m. yesterday on its maiden voyage to Kaua i, more than a dozen local surfers paddled out to block the 350-foot “Alakai” from reaching port, while 500 protesters backed ...

Letters for Monday, August 27, 2007
The Superferry exercise Give chief chance Speak for the trees Where the shame lies The Superferry exercise Lately, the Superferry debate has been reduced to a cheerleading exercise on both sides. Each side has its mind made up and simply lis...

August 26, 2007:
Superferry protesters to rally in port
A mob of protesters plan to snarl traffic, clog Nawiliwili harbor and otherwise offer a less than welcome greeting to Hawai i Superferry operators and passengers scheduled to arrive from O ahu at 6 p.m. today, Hui-R supporters said yesterday. Sailing...

Superferry Hui-R protests today
Residents against the Superferry have planned a protest to take place today, in what they cite as a “brazen disregard for the rule of law.” The protest stems from the decision made by officials with the Hawaii Superferry to begin operatio...

Letters for Sunday, August 26, 2007
Business as usual with the Old Boy Network Supreme Court also changed meaning of constitution Keep writing, Mr. Mann, many share your opinions More thoughts onMichael Mann’s letters Superferry is here. Just enjoy the ride Drug ...

August 25, 2007:
Letters for Saturday, August 25, 2007
Comparison is an insult Mahalo for summer camp What’s good for the Superferry... Mann would be missed To Ian Costa, County Planning Director Comparison is an insult Please let me respond to Morton Kondracke’s column, Monday,...August 21, 2007:

Letters for Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Ferry editorial good for lining bird cage Is the battle worth the cost? What about the infrastructure? Ferry editorial good for lining bird cage Generally I don’t get involved in public “political” displays and rarely do I fee...

August 20, 2007:
Curious, concerned drawn to Alakai
Pockets of protesters dressed in black, flying signs and chanting slogans greeted Kaua i residents en route to preview the Hawaii Superferry yesterday afternoon at Nawiliwili Harbor Pier 1. As buses shuttled through security some 3,500 community memb...

IN OUR VOICES - Ferry fight logic flawed
Help stop the whale killing machine,” read many of the messages flowing into the offices of The Garden Island last week. Though calling Japan to determine the amount of whales the country would legally slaughter this year with its seagoing mach...