Joe Bertram III, 2010 candidate for State House District 11, Transcript: Introduction:  My name is Joe Bertram III.  I’m running for Kihei, which is District 11 in South Maui–Kihei, Wailea, Makena.  I’m running for re-election.  I’m really hoping to focus on a couple of things this next session.  One of course, is still continuing to support [...]

Adrienne King, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor (R) Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, my name is Adrienne King and I’m running for Lt. Governor on the Republican ticket.  A little about myself–I was born in Detroit, Michigan; I came to Hawaii in ’72 after graduating from college in law school.  I came and met and married a [...]

Netra Halperin, 2010 candidate for District 11 State House, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Netra Halperin.  I’m running for State House, South Maui.  I am a psychotherapist.  I have a Masters in Psychology and I worked at Aloha House, Women Helping Women, Maui Youth and Family Services; also, I’ve owned small businesses in the renovation [...]

Gary Hooser, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii, Transcript:  INTRODUCTION:  Aloha, I’m Gary Hooser.  I’m a candidate for Lt. Governor.  And I’m focusing on the issues (there’s lots of important issues of course, but) energy independence, educational excellence, environmental protection and sustainability are my key areas of focus.  I’ve been in the Hawaii State Senate [...]

The move comes following a Hawaii Supreme court ruling that invalidated a law that had allowed the company to operate while an environmental impact statement was being conducted.

The State Department of Transportation today issued a statement on the status of an Environmental Impact Statement that was being prepared for the now suspended Hawaii Superferry operation

A small group of people gathered at Kahului Harbor today to witness the last scheduled voyage of the Hawaii Superferry from Maui to Honolulu.

The Hawaii Superferry began its last round trip this morning and is scheduled to depart from Maui on its final voyage to Oahu.

The Hawaii Superferry will begin releasing employees beginning this Friday, March 20th.

The Hawaii Superferry is ceasing operations for now between Oahu and Maui following a ruling against the company yesterday. Under the ruling, Act 2 which allowed the ferry to operate prior to the completion of an EIS, was deemed unconstitutional