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Annual Barge Reaches Kalaupapa
Damien, airport upgrades, dump closure & archeology top news on Peninsula
The Molokai Dispatch, Sunday, July 13, 2008
Death renews debate about elderly drivers
The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, July 10, 2008
Pay less now, or more later
The Maui News, Editorial, Friday, June 27, 2008
Maui Senator J. Kalani English's Harbor Modernization Bill signed into law
Maui TV News, June 27, 2008
Coconut Wireless - The Week in Review
MauiTime Weekly, Thursday, June 26, 2008
Millions allotted for Hana Bay makeover
Officials say work on dilapidated wharf, pier and boat ramp far too long overdue
The Maui News, Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Plan for harbor improvements revised
Modernization project downsized, but still offers relief for ports
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, June 21, 2008
Signing clears way for harbor program
Breakwater expansion not included; Hana Bay work is
The Maui News, Saturday, June 21, 2008
Lingle dedicates highway project
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, May 28, 2008
$350M rail route would link airport
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Saturday, May 24, 2008
Airport may be added to rail transit line
Mayor says link could be built quicker and cheaper than expected
The Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, May 24, 2008, 2008
What's Next for State's Cargo?
KHNL.com, Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Hawaiian takes off while Go struggles
KHON 2 TV News, April 21, 2008
Funds for schools, infrastructure in Senate's budget
The Maui News, Thursday, April 10, 2008
House kills taro research bill
The Honolulu Advertiser, Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Island Air testifies at Legislature in favor of state bailout for interisland carriers
Blame placed on unfair pricing, competition
The Molokai Times, Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Judge Says He Can't Stop Aloha Shutdown
The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Aloha shuts down service
The Maui News, Monday, March 31, 2008
Aloha Airlines assistance
KPOA Radio Interview, March 31, 2008
Senators explore ways to help Aloha in bankruptcy
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Lawmakers Scramble To Help Aloha
KHNL.com, March 24, 2008
'State of the Harbors' brought before Governor's Council
Molokai Times, Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Lawmakers not surprised by steel wheel pick
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Saturday, February 23, 2008
Senate panel OKs transport chief
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Thursday, February 21, 2008
Senator Requests TWIC Training for Moloka`i, Lana`i
Hawaii Senate Majority Caucus Blog, February 13th, 2008
UH prof's pothole bill shelved after hearing
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Harbor repair plans find Capitol support
Pacific Business News, Friday, January 18, 2008
Money's tight but available for key projects
The Maui News, Monday, January 14, 2008
Gov seeks $842M in harbor fixes
Lingle and legislators tout the plan as addressing shipping needs through 2030
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Lingle proposes to spend $345 million for 'lifeline'
The Maui News, Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Senate transportation chair calls for inclusion of Hana Harbor in modernization plan
Press Release, December 18, 2007
Superferry: Debate is healthy, necessary
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Mass transit lane idea resurfaces
KHON 2 TV News, Nov 21, 2007
17th Oahu death renews pedestrian safety debate
The Honolulu Advertiser, Saturday, November 17, 2007
Ferry law not end of fight
The Maui News, Editorial, Friday, November 02, 2007
Bill may spring a leak with mandate
The Maui News, Thursday, November 01, 2007
Go! Can fly, but must pay Hawaiian $80million
KHON 2 TV News, Oct 30, 2007
State Senate Transportation Chair Comments on Judge's $80M Airline Award
Press Release, Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Final vote for Hawaii Superferry nears
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Brinkmanship over Hawaii ferry rules
The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, October 25, 2007
Impacts of Superferry issue for Randy Awo
The Maui News, Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Maui Superferry Meeting Gets Heated
KGMB9 News, Monday, October 22, 2007
Hanabusa says public perspective important
The Maui News, Monday, October 22, 2007
Kauai critics hit Ferry bill
One Garden Islander threatens "chaos and anarchy"
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, October 22, 2007
Activists oppose Hawaii Superferry reprieve
The Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, October 19, 2007
Mauians propose Superferry conditions
The Maui News, Friday, October 19, 2007
Lawmakers bemoan e-mail flood
The Maui News, Friday, October 12, 2007
Lawmakers insist on Hawaii safeguards
The Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, October 12, 2007
Senate committee tours Maui County
The Maui News, Thursday, October 11, 2007
Legislative action uncertain even if special session called
The Maui News, Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Superferry Stand
Maui's top legislative officials, Sen. J. Kalani English and Rep. Joe Souki, weigh in on their position of the Hawaii Superferry in these unedited interviews.
Maui TV News, October 4, 2007
Lawmakers not about to 'try to trump the court'
The Maui News, Thursday, September 27, 2007
Superferry Sails Without EIS
The Molokai Dispatch, Friday, August 31, 2007
High court rules against Superferry
The Maui News, Friday, August 24, 2007
Act allows for 'traffic emergency zones'
The Maui News, Sunday, June 24, 2007
County approval exemption bill grounded
The Maui News, Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Invasive species fee may be added to shipping containers
The Maui News, Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Kahului Airport upgrades will keep travelers moving
The Maui News, Wednesday, May 30, 2007
$150 million for county tops senators' list
The Maui News, Sunday, May 06, 2007
Traffic cam issue could block safety funding
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Red-light camera bill has little hope
The Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, April 20, 2007
Senate revives ethanol tax break
Pacific Business News, April 10, 2007
Senate revives GE tax exemption on gasoline sales
Press Release, April 10, 2007
Crosswalk crackdown urged
The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, March 15, 2007
Roads in need of a fix
State trying to keep up with construction as population swells
Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Report on the 2007 Legislative Session
Chad Blair, Hawaii Public Radio, March 9, 2007
(MP3 streaming audio)
Measure won't stop Superferry
The Maui News, Friday, March 09, 2007
Modified ferry EIS bill goes to House
The Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, March 9, 2007
New study will not delay Superferry
The Honolulu Advertiser, Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Superferry EIS is right and legal thing to do
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, March 6, 2007
'Big concerns' over Superferry remain
The Maui News and The Associated Press, Thursday, February 15, 2007
Maui testifiers unanimous, want EIS for Superferry
The Maui News, Monday, February 12, 2007
Superferry EIS has strong support
The Garden Island, Saturday, Feb 10, 2007
Superferry runs into opposition on Kaua'i
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, February 11, 2007
High-speed ferry to connect Hawaiian islands
USA Today, February 8, 2007
Senators told ship could hurt humpbacks
The Maui News, Thursday, February 08, 2007
Superferry EIS bill advances in state House
The Maui News, Wednesday, February 07, 2007
It's a ferry tale beginning ... so far
The Honolulu Advertiser, Saturday, January 20, 2007
County poised for progress, Hanabusa says
The Maui News, Thursday, January 18, 2007
Senators look to session's priorities
The Maui News, Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Superferry review sought
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, January 7, 2007
Gas tax returns Jan. 1
The Maui News, Thursday, December 21, 2006
Haraga and Befitel leave Lingle Cabinet
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Thursday, December 21, 2006
Incentives and fast permits urged to foster biofuels
Public and private leaders discuss how to build the local industry
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Young Brothers praised for seizing opportunity
The Maui News, Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Sen. English interviewed on continuation of less than container load service
Pacific Radio Group, August 21, 2006
Senator English says continuation of less-than-container-load service "a blessing for Moloka'i and Lānai"
Press Release, August 21, 2006
Superferry CEO Fears Funding Cuts (3.41MB MP3 file, 3:43 min.)
Chad Blair's "Political Reports" on Hawaii Public Radio
Aired Wednesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 13, 2006
Sailing not smooth for ferry
The Maui News, Thursday, April 13, 2006
Superferry briefing set for this week
Pacific Business News, April 10, 2006
State cuts Superferry funding
The Garden Island, Thursday, April 6, 2006
Senators push to cut Superferry funding
Maui Sens. English and Tsutsui lobby to halve a $20 million appropriation for harbor improvements
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Thursday, April 6, 2006
Superferry company called unresponsive, may lose $10M from state
The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, April 6, 2006
Panel seeks answers to Superferry issues
The Maui News, Wednesday, April 05, 2006
It's about the 'money'
Maui's State Senate delegation previews the 2006 session
The Maui News, Sunday, January 15, 2006
Cruise group ends anti-pollution agreement
The Associated Press and The Maui News, Saturday, November 19, 2005
Graduated Licenses Could Mean Cheaper Car Insurance for Hawaii Residents
Insurance Journal, April 18, 2005
7-year wait for bypass road angers Maui residents
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Sunday, April 10, 2005
Senate committee puts ax to Superferry
The Maui News, Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Senators: Bypass taking too long
The Maui News Wednesday, April 06, 2005
State move to efficient cars urged
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, April 4, 2005
County, state paying more for gas
Bill would require state to purchase efficient & alternative-fuel vehicles
The Maui News, Saturday, April 02, 2005
Short Pa'ia bypass planned
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Superferry plan in trouble
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, February 20, 2005
Lanai harbor repairs launched
The Maui News, Monday, August 16, 2004
Senator English attends groundbreaking for repairs to Kaumalapau Harbor Breakwater on the island of Lana`i
Press Release, August 11, 2004
State offers boat harbors to counties
The Maui News, Thursday, July 1, 2004
Essential Services for Rural Residents Nurtured By Funds
Press Release, April 20, 2004
Budget has plenty of goodies for county
The Maui News, Friday, April 16, 2004
Budget Bills Clears Conference: Brings Benefits to Rural Maui County
Press Release, April 13, 2004
Funds for small boat harbors return in supplemental budget
The Maui News, April 1, 2004
Protecting environment essential to sustainable tourism in the islands
Viewpoint, The Maui News, Monday, January 26, 2004
Senator English and Representative Kaho'ohalahala to bless
new Manele Small Boat Harbor ramp on Lana'i
PRESS RELEASE, October 27, 2003
Maui County makes out pretty well in tight times
The Maui News, May 2, 2003
Release of funds for Molokai General Hospital and Molokai Airport
Press Release, March 28, 2003
Maui schools, roads 'did well' in budget proposal
The Maui News, Saturday, March 15, 2003
Work begins on new Manele boat ramp for Lana'i
Blessing marks turn from dreams to reality
Press Release, February 27, 2003
Cruise bill may stall in Senate
A Maui lawmaker says politics are killing a bill limiting discharge from the ships
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Bill caps gasoline prices
Lawmakers adjourn after passing the historic measure and rejecting assisted suicide
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Sunday, May 4, 2002
Senators punt on Honokohau Boat Harbor project
3 committees agree to wait till they can hear from area residents
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Saturday, April 20, 2002
Who wins and loses in failed merger?
Investors, politicians and employees debate the future of Aloha and Hawaiian
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Thursday, March 19, 2002
On Maui, merger news doesn’t bring overwhelming disappointment
The Maui News, March 18, 2002
Several isle lawmakers say they don't want to see traffic cameras on Maui
The Maui News, Thursday, February 7, 2002
Senate hearing to reconsider cameras
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, January 30, 2002
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