Breaking News: Temporary Restraining Order Halting Superferry Issued
By Honolulu Advertiser Neighbor Island Editor Christie Wilson
WAILUKU, Maui — A Maui judge today issued a temporary restraining order halting the Hawaii Superferry until a hearing can be held Wednesday to determine whether the company can continue operations in the absence of an environmental review by the state.
The ferry is in only its second day of commercial voyages between Honolulu, Maui and Kaua’i. It was not immediately clear how the order will affect today’s scheduled visit to Kaua’i, which left Honolulu at 3 p.m. and is due to arrive at Nawiliwili Harbor at 6 p.m., departing back to Honolulu an hour later, arriving at 10 p.m. Continue Reading.
This article was published on the Honolulu Advertiser’s website on Monday, August 27, 2007.