Superferry service sits idle

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The superferry that was expected to make a major difference to transportation between the Hawaiian Islands made its maiden voyage on August 26, but today, the $85 million boat sits idle in the harbor.

The Alakai has been prevented by court order from sailing to
Maui and by protesters from going to Kauai according to a report in the NY Times. A citizens group there was preparing to ask a judge for a similar order.


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