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JHSV Contract Awarded Well Over Budget
Fish and Limu are allowed on the Superferry
Shipyard Workers Demand Investigation Into Navy Contract
Superferry: Kauai Letter to the Editor
Austal: A Filipino Story in This
Superferry: Slew of Information
Another one 'Bites the Dust'
Something more about Fargo on the Big Island
The New Book, Fargo on the Big Island, and Confronting Act 2
Another letter about the Superferry
Superferry Natural Resource Takings
Superferry: More Problems with the Barge and Personnel Cutbacks
Little bit of everything in this brief news report today
Superferry "News" from Alabama on LCS and JHSV
The Real Reason for the HSF Act 2 EIS Delay?
Superferry’s draft EIS delayed
HSF Act. 2 D-day, December 18, 2008
Second Superferry Ship Postponed; Inter-island Service to Kaua‘i Still on Hold
HSF Postpones Introducing Hull A616 to Hawaii
Hawaii Superferry holds off on launch of Big Island service for one year
Lehman in Line for Cheif of Staff
NYT: McCain's Chief Of Staff?
Ohhohohoo, this is a doozy...
Ferry Impact Irreversible
Brief Literary Satire: A Whale of a Nightmare
Articles: Night Vision, East Coast limits, and LCS/JHSV
KIUC Should Act On Low Risk Hedging NOW, Visitor Industry Recovery for the Winter
State Supreme Court to Hear Act. 2 Appeal
Revenge of the Barf-O-Meter..."Know Before you Blow"
Report on Ferry OTF Meeting of 10/9/08
U.S.-Taiwan arms deal upsets China
Final Report on OTF Meeting of 9/19/08 (pt.5)
Superferry could affect Kaua‘i resources
How many households could HSF power?
McCain's Misdirection on LCS in the Debate
Second HSF Fanfare
Comments to Austal launches second Hawaii Superferry
Second Superferry on Budget and Ahead of Schedule for Hawaii Delivery
How much is the Superferry draining from the state’s taxpayer revenues?
Report on OTF Meeting of 9/19/08 (pt.2)
Protecting our resources
Recent OTF Meeting of 9/19/08
Maui Tomorrow's testimony to the Superferry Task Force
Maui ocean resources finding way onto ferry
Superferry: Residents cite amounts of fish, opihi being seized
The pro-Superferry "rally"
Superferry, burials focus of DLNR chair visit
new superferry
Blogger Solves Mystery in a Mobile, Alabama Neighborhood
More Hawaii Superferry oversight needed
Superferry Rapid Risk Assessment Full Text
Superferry: Recent Good Letters to the Editor
"Superferry, state not living up to promises to protect whales and Maui resources"
This is Shocking...Ferry OTF Report August 20
Comparing a Chapter 343 E.I.S. to an Act 2 "EIS"
LCS Prospects
TGI: "Too much emphasis on poll"
Great letter to the editor and coverage by Juan Wilson
Biased ferry coverage
Feds finally want slower ship speeds to aid Whales
Flurry of Forecasts Follow on the Net
Coverage and more pics of Ferry Free Kauai
Gathering marks one year of 'ferry-free' Kauai
‘Ferry-free Kaua‘i’ celebrated
Court appeal hangs over Superferry
Superferry officials talk of possible return
Why the Superferry is not conducting an EIS
‘Ferry Free Kaua‘i’ event set
SEE YOU AT THE HARBOR
Superferry Task Force - Maui Being Plundered
The only people benefitting from the Superferry are the oil companies!
Recent KGMB Coverage on HSF
Molokai Complaints about the Superferry
Superferry Gets Good Grades; Some Problem Areas
Superferry Anniversary at Nawiliwili this Sunday, August 24th
Candidates for Sale
Hawaii Superferry to get sister ship
Two different takes on HSF's 'Koa' Hull A616
"This is not an E.I.S." an unpublished letter to the editor by Rich Hoeppner
Comparing Marine diesel and Jet fuel prices‏
Son of a Superferry...Blog on the blogs...HSF, Austal, JHSV, & LCS
Environmentalists Blame RIMPAC For Beached Whale
Austal submits bid to build up to 10 high-speed military vessels
True Colors...
First Contract: Israel Picks Lockheed LCS
HSF Crunching the numbers for June, Part 2
The price is right
Crunching the numbers for June
Technology to Sense Whales in the Water
'The perfect storm’ of dissent
HSF McCain-Lehman Links
Cultural Impact Assessment at Nawiliwili for HSF?
Removal of Maui rocks may mean fines for 3 Superferry passengers
JHSV fast ferry tech in current USNI Proceedings
Superferry related Meeting on Kauai, July 29th
Superferry owner Lehman is McCain's National Security Advisor
Austal USA chief to lead parent firm
“Why Hawaii Superferry Is Failing”
The Military Superferry Complex
Superferry lobbies for military upgrade
Superferry lobbies for military upgrade
Recent Reports from the HSF OTF Committee
Ferry fills 28.7% of seats, 24% auto capacity in May
Most Recent Scientific Articles on Vessel-Whale Collisions
"Didn't the state waive attorney-client privilege..."
Lingle keeps lid on Superferry records
HSF Prediction for the coming year...
Judge to lift Superferry traffic order
"Rental Cars on HSF can be Costly"
Hawaii Business Magazine: "Something’s Happening Here"
Rental cars now allowed on Superferry
Re: HSF 'Record Loads'‏
HI Superferry: PBN and Garden Island News 5/23/08
HSF Business Viability notes from Eco-Roundtable
EIS firm seeking cultural impact input
Superferry: Act 2 EIS
Admiral Fargo,Superferry CEO, Joins Northrop Grumman Board of Directors
HI Superferry: Congress Budget 2 LCS and 1 JHSV
Kamehameha and the Kauai Channel
HI Superferry: Reviewing a Simple Statisticians Trick
Harrowing travel
Easily suspect
Ease of travel for Maui?
HI Superferry: Counts for Both Runs for 5/9/08
HI Superferry: Highlighted MARAD Commitment Letter to HSF
Does Kaua`i Want the Superferry to Return?
Superferry Propaganda
Why did Kamehameha have trouble with the Kauai Channel?
HI Superferry: Onboard Report for 5/5/08
Buying an EIS pass
Unacceptably Bad Official Behavior on Kauai
Superferry not a cargo hauler
HI Superferry: "Monitoring the situation very closely"
Superferry paid $379,431 for lobbying
Time to jump ship?
Action Alert: Stop the Superferry Propaganda Machine
Superferry not for cargo
Noose found in Austal (Superferry manufacturer) employee breakroom
The military cargo Strykerferry isn't the vehicle to carry depleted uranium and baked goods
Superferry Logistics...Not Exactly
HI Superferry: It's still about the fuel, guys...
HI Superferry: Smor-gas-bord 4/25/08
Fargo's appointment underscores concern that the SF's main purpose is as a military vessel
Admiral Fargo to take helm of Superferry
New CEO for Superferry
The Superferry: Costly Lesson on How Not to Build a Navy Ship
Austal fires the welder who spoke to KKCR about the Superferry
Harbors plan calls for bulk liquid project
LA Times article and blog on HSF 4/24/08
"Guerilla Radio" - article about AustalUSA interview
HI Superferry: Count, pics, etc. for 4/21/08
"Thank you, State Auditor Higa and Dr. Berg"‏
Audit details malfeasance
Superferry poised for 2nd Maui run
Action Alert: Superferry to run second trip to Maui!
State Auditor's Report on the Superferry Exemption
HI Superferry: About the State Audit so far...
Superferry exemption was forced, audit finds
Audit: Superferry drove state actions
Harbor Modernization Plans: Meeting on Kaua'i Tonight!
Austal plans to debut LCS next weekend
Austal Employees Talk About the Superferry
HI Superferry: Count and pics for 4/14/08, etc.
HI Superferry: A few points today 4/9/08
SUPERFERRY: What's wrong with the welding?
"One of the most miserable rides I've ever had"
HI Superferry: Back from Drydock 4/7/08
Few passengers take Superferry
Superferry Returns to Maui
HI Superferry: MIT Masters Thesis on this issue
HI Superferry: It's about the fuel, guys
Kauai Police want tasers and riot gear to deal with prospective protestors
CHARGES OF RACISM AND LABOR VIOLATIONS AGAINST SUPERFERRY SHIPBUILDER
Superferry speeds return to service
Superferry returns to service Monday
State has collected almost $500,000 in fees from ferry
Superferry may be back in a few days
HI Superferry: Brace yourself, this is a doozy
HI Superferry: The Question regarding Life rafts
HI Superferry: Oversight Taskforce Committee Reports
Kaua‘i group appeals Superferry rulings
HI Superferry: Act. 2 Testimony from the Big Island
HI Superferry: Act. 2 Testimony...Enough Liferafts?
HI Superferry: Wow, that was fast...back from drydock
Reducing crew sizes a top priority-Superferry news at bottom of article
HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SUPERFERRY? SUBMIT YOUR INPUT TODAY!
Scoping study starts Superferry EIS process
Ferry Furor Flares
Example Testimony for Wednesday's SUperferry EIS Meeting
Report on the Maui Superferry Act. 2 EIS Hearing
Washington losing faith in ferry system
Superferry EIS Meeting - Wednesday, March 19
HI Superferry: No interest in EIS input on Oahu?
Lessons Of History Lost On Superferry
Lingle aggravated by Senate inquiries
Superferry Drydocked Until (AT LEAST) April 22
HI Superferry: "Hardly Green Mode of Travel"
Superferry protest case dismissed
HI Superferry: Telling HSF Where They Can Go...
HI Superferry: The Wild Ride Video (long version) & RNZ Podcast
KGMB 9: Superferry Sustains More Damage While in Drydock
Unconfirmed Reports of Superferry Major Damage: “I don’t think that vessel will ever be put back into service”
Important Superferry "Scoping Meetings": Be There March 19th!
Superferry Kauai EIS Meeting Mar. 19 afternoon & evening
Kapu?...gotta be
Move Superferry and Strykers to Washington State?
Fewer Littoral Combat Ships in Navy's budget due to "technical problems"... Superferry?
Hawaii Superferry drydock extended
Tough sledding for fast vehicle ferries
HI Superferry: China's military fast cat from Australia
Chinese mili-Ferry: this is what the neo-cons are worried about
Full Report on Oversight Taskforce Committee Meeting of 2/13/08
The Superferry's rudder problems- more than you ever wanted to know
Ferry Public Meetings Set
Ferry, State Told To Pay Lawyer
Panel reviews Superferry operations
Superferry has to cancel last trip before getting dry docked
Superferry Docked
Opihi, fishing nets, dead honeybees and orchids found in Superferry passenger luggage
Bump with whale is warning for all
Giribaldi: "We did not hit a whale"
Want to ride the Superferry?
$7.8 million in homeland security grants for Hawaii ($398,000 for Superferry buffer zone)
How long can the Superferry wait?
JHSV Solicitation RFP N00024-07-R-2219 to be reviewed
HI Superferry: Actual? Superferry Passenger and Vehicle counts
Superferry Repairing 'Surface Cracks' On Auxiliary Rudders
USA Today: Kauai finds itself at a bittersweet crossroads
USA Today: Hawaii Superferry confronts winter of discontent on seas
NAVY AWARDS PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONTRACTS FOR JHSV
Superferry, in context
Rudder Problems for Superferry
Public Housing and the Kahului Harbor Master Plan
HI Superferry: Austal Corp. News...Tomorrow
Superferry Poops Out, Again
Kahului Harbor Draft EIS
More about DOT corruption revealed; Lingle censoring documents related to Superferry exemption
Lawmakers Plan to Protect Hawaii's Whales from Superferry and Sonar
Superferry Cancels Today's Voyages
Kahului Harbor 2030 Master Plan gets hisses
Who will carry the Superferry's $350,000 Burden?
Chamber members support Superferry
"Endless Bummer" Superferry T-Shirts are Here!
HI Superferry: The Saga Continues...$350,000 More
HI Superferry: Regarding Draft EIS of Kahului Harbor
U.S.S. Superferry?
Superferry extending promotional fare
Superferry waits for barge to be repaired again
Superferry Caught Lying Again
Hawai'i Superferry in an 'Emergency Situation'
Superferry cancels tomorrow's Maui trip
Kauai Mayor Believes Superferry Won’t Return Soon
TEMPORARY HAWAII INTER-ISLAND FERRY OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE MEETING MIN
Show up to testify against destroying the Kahului Surf Break for Cruise Ships & the Superferry
Hawaii Superferry Postpones Second Voyage Between Maui and Oahu
HI Superferry: Notes of HSF Oversight Task Force 1/10/08
HI Superferry: Greg Kaufman interview in MauiTime Weekly‏
"Why does Superferry want to lose money twice as fast?"
A LOT OF COSTLY ADD-ONS WITH SUPERFERRY FARES
Superferry Scheduled Night Trips Trigger Whale Worries
Surf forecast for Week
Lingle nixes more money to fight bee killer
HI Superferry: Very Interesting Blog today on JHSV
SF: passenger counts 01/08/08
High Surf Advisory for Maui
HI Superferry: Survey of Seasickness on the Web
X-Craft Sea Fighter FSF-1
HI Superferry: Swell Due 1/10-11/08
HI Superferry: Pics, Military, and Low Numbers Again for 1/7/08
HI Superferry: Admits Low Numbers in PUC Request
Superferry told to do a statewide EA in 2004
Military Fast Ferry due in NZ?
HI Superferry: Hawaii, ferry at odds in '04 over environment
Kaua‘i ferry service likely on hold until ’09
National Guard to use Alakai to transport heavy equipment
Auditor, Lingle's office tangle over Superferry documents
Alabama Gov visits Maui to gawk on Superferry
Maui Mayor Responds to Superferry Adding a Second Trip
More on the Goal...JHSV...Fast Ferry on Steroids
Superferry: Second Trip To Maui Added
Superferry Shock Doctrine
HI Superferry: Next Swell Due Wed. Jan 2, 2008
HI Superferry: What to do with it after it Fails
Not in My Tropical Backyard
High seas pen in Superferry again
Superferry Cancels Saturday Trips; Sunday Delayed
Superferry Protests Planned Throughout January
Ferry out of action
Superferry trips cancelled through tomorrow
Weather scuttles Superferry round trip
HI Superferry: Report, calcs, and pics for 12/25/07
HI Superferry: Relations with Unions
HI Superferry: Low numbers for 12/25/07
HI Superferry: Kahului Harbor EIS: Time to Dissect
Ferry speed called key to collisions with whales
HI Superferry: The Goal...JHSV
New Austal facility gets $33M boost from Navy
HI Superferry: Surf Forecast Dec. 25-26th...Rock n' Roll
Superferry CEO sinks in storms
Belt Collins: Re: Kahului Harbor Draft EIS‏
Superferry Meeting Draws Standing Room Crowd
Maui harbor rule over ferry eased
$842M in Hawaii harbor upgrades OK'd
HI Superferry: Surf Forecast Starting Dec. 24th
HI Superferry: Report and pics for 12/17/07‏
Kapa‘a meeting to address ferry’s return
Kapa‘a meeting to address ferry’s return
Hawaii Superferry task force worries over inspections
HI Superferry: Pics from the Past Few Days
Maui Tomorrow ’guiding light’ Ron Sturtz dies
Hawaii Superferry faces new challenge
Hale Mawae Reports on Superferry Journey
Protesters along road, in the water, aboard ship
Less than smooth sailing - Superferry arrives in Maui
Protesters hang banner on board Superferry
Superferry greeted in Maui by Coast Guard, protesters
On Superferry hot air
Superferry crews and protesters ready for the vessel's return to Maui
Oahu and Superferry
HI Strykerferry: DMZ Hawaii Protest 12/13/07 5:30-6:30am at the docks‏ Oahu
HI Superferry: Pics of Superferry test run on 12/11/07
Ferry opponents say rules lenient
Speaker appoints members to Superferry Task Force
Superferry to make test run to Maui tomorrow
Kaua'i's Pet Peeve
Hawaii pier repairs under way on Maui
HI Superferry: Maui Surfrider Foundation Calls for Protests
HI Superferry: Lingle Due on Kauai Dec. 12th
HI Superferry: Current Unanswered Questions?
Planning for Superferry to go to Big Island
Varrao mite bees and the Superferry
In our voices - Taking sides on Superferry
EIS law versus Act II EIS
Superferry Not So Super After All--Launch Delayed Again
Swells scuttle Hawaii Superferry test run
Kaua‘i officers to observe ferry arrival
Foes ready for Hawaii Superferry return
Harbor swells snap Superferry, cruise ship barge lines
Lingle names Barry Fukunaga chief of staff
Maui Daily to Feature Immersive News Coverage of Hawaii
Ferry will not close harbor (Well, not really... Security Zone still in place)
Hawaii Superferry To Realign With Kahului Barge
Maui residents protest Superferry
Eastside Hui Ku'e 'O Maui
An open letter to the people of the State of Hawai'i:
Future plans must focus on Hawaii's youth
Surfers, small boats banished when Superferry is in port
HI Superferry: Where's the Proper Public Notice, Guys?
Security for ferry upsets protesters
HI Superferry: Surf's Up, Dude! Part Two
Ferry delayed: Restart date shifts to Dec. 6 because of damage to a barge
Ferry outreach slow in coming
HI Superferry: Surf's Up, Dude!
Superferry Delays Maui Service
HI Superferry: USACE Technical Reports for HI Harbors and FOI correspondence‏
HI Superferry: About the Bondholder ABN-Amro Bank‏
Superferry braces for winter's whales, rough seas
DOT commits long list of errors
HI Superferry: Army CoE Studies of Waves in Kahului Harbor‏
Waves a challenge from start for ferry
Kahului security will not be like Nawiliwili, the Coast Guard says
HI Superferry: Back in Time...Superferry Financial Analysis
HI Superferry: What is the Big Picture?
Strategizing for a Living Revolution
HI Superferry: Break Even Analysis...Conclusions and Follow-up
HI Superferry: Break Even Analysis...Schedule, Speed, and Time
HI Superferry: Break Even Analysis
HI Superferry: Break Even Analysis...Introduction
Maui ferry zone may block surfing, fishing
Kaua‘i group appeals ferry ruling
Attorney General Arguing that Superferry Bill Should Cover Kahului Master Plan
HI Superferry: Break Even Analysis...Numbers, Speed, and Time
Maui judge lifts Hawaii Superferry traffic rule
HI Superferry: An Analysis of the New Superferry Prices
Hawaii Superferry service to Maui resumes Dec. 1
Superferry’s Kahului barge breaks loose
Judge lifts injunction on Superferry
State DOT failed to comply with Federal DOT NEPA policy regs in Superferry scandal
Listen to Superferry Hearing on Maui Live!
The whales have arrived
Council can stop Superferry with “political will” and public nuisance law
HAKU MO'OLELO
Superferry still under Maui traffic order
Superferry a symbol of government and corporate power
Ferry bill signed - Injunction hearing tomorrow
Statewide ferry protest draws 250 here
Federal whale watchers won't be on Superferry
Littoral Combat Ships and the Superferry
Legislators rescue Superferry
Gary Hooser's Remarks to the State Senate
State Senate passes compromise Superferry bill
Mina's Comments
The Gathering Place
Musings: Firestorm
Kona Residents: "Superferry, super scary"
Court administrator issues "highly unusual" news release
Impacts of Superferry Issue for Randy Awo
Most protest ferry, not bill language
Kauai critics hit Ferry bill
Kauai says Superferry special session is wrong
John Lehman, Team B, and the PNAC
Hawaii lawmakers likely to reconvene
Lehman & Co bought shipyard next to Austal - Austal owns $17million share of Superferry
Musings: Ferry Fiascos
Superferry in demand elsewhere, makes good military transport too!
Refuting the myths: Hawaii Superferry facts add clarity to the murky debate
UNSTOPPABLE?
Star Bulletin Superferry Poll
Legislators push for Hawaii ferry probe
Hawaii ferry spent $175,000 on lobbying
Hilo attorney pens Gov. Lingle impeachment resolution over her handling of the Superferry
Hanabusa criticizes ship’s operator
Lawmakers insist on Hawaii safeguards
Hawaii Superferry reprieve being drafted
Stryker Brigade and Superferry
The Economist: Planning for change in America's most expensive state
LA Times: Superferry sets off the battle of Kauai
The New York Times: Hawaii Ferry Halted for Environment Study
Hawaii Superferry risk to whales raised in 2005
Stand up and be counted
Special for Whom?
Listening to Kaua′i
Clash over new ferry exposes Hawaii divide
Lehman joins Superferry project