Comparing Honolulu’s Elevated Rail to Express Lanes, Based on Economic Growth by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 10/14/2010

Carlisle to fly to Washington on behalf of rail KGMB-KHNL News, 10/13/2010

New mayor pledges rail support-Carlisle also promises more efficiency and to cut waste in spending by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 10/12/2010

Proposal would create board to oversee rail-Voters will be asked soon whether the city needs the new agency by Gene Park, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 10/11/2010

Where the Rail Project Stands Today by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 10/4/2010

Honolulu Rail Transit Project on Track by Harvey Berliner, Hawaii Reporter, 10/4/2010

Big Island, Kauai will get $5.9M in federal funds for transit needs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/30/2010

Change Orders Likely Coming on First Winning Honolulu Rail Bid by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 9/28/2010

Hannemann’s Landslide Loss Calls For Re-evaluation of Honolulu’s $5.5 Billion Fixed-Rail Project and Openness by Beverly Ann Deepe Keever, Hawaii Reporter, 9/25/2010

Reports say Hawaii roads among the nations roughest by Brooks Baehr, KGMB-KHNL News, 9/23/2010

Inouye: Honolulu's rail system gets $35M in federal funding Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/21/2010

City to perform 'shaft testing' in east Kapolei for rail system KGMB-KHNL News, 9/21/2010

Lingle says financial analysis of rail is for taxpayers' benefit by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 9/17/2010

Lingle says final rail EIS ‘not on her desk' KGMB-KHNL News, 9/13/2010

Honolulu Rail Transit: Following the Money HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 9/13/2010

‘Rail or Nothing’ is for Hostages, Not Citizens of Honolulu by George Berish, Hawaii Reporter, 9/10/2010

'Transparency' applies to rail Opinion, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 9/10/2010

Proposed Rail Project Major Issue in 2010 Mayoral Race by Chuck Keiling, Hawaii Reporter, 9/8/2010

Councilwoman wants more scrutiny of Honolulu rail KGMB-KHNL News, 9/7/2010

Transit contracts worry Kobayashi-The councilwoman calls about $48 million in services like public outreach "exorbitant" by Craig Gima, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 9/3/2010

Group urges Lingle to clear rail transit by Gene Park, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 9/3/2010

Reason Foundation: Hawaii's roads among nation's worst Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/2/2010

Prevedouros' aim is stopping rail-The engineer and sports car fan says all other issues in the mayor's race are tied to transit by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 9/1/2010

Inouye renews rail warning by Jim Mendoza, KGMB-KHNL News, 9/1/2010

Time short for Lingle's call on rail-A financial review of the city's project may not be done before the governor leaves office in December by Sean Hao, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/26/2010

Fiscal Irresponsibility, Not the Governor, Blocking Rail Project by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 8/26/2010

Lingle: rail not happening anytime soon by Teri Okita, KGMB-KHNL News, 8/25/2010

Rail will help direct growth across Oahu by Gordon M. Arakaki, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/25/2010

Can Honolulu Rail Project Really Be Stopped? by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 8/6/2010

Estimate of daily rail riders rises 21,300-Declining population forecasts and a stalled housing project concern commuter-train critics by Sean Hao, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/31/2010

Mufi’s Out. Now What? Voters Can Decide What They Want in Their Next Mayor: Status Quo and Rail or Stop the billion dollar rail, stop special interests and Fix Our City? by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 7/30/2010

$5.5 million rail station design contract: West Loch, Waipahu and LCC stations KGMB-KHNL News, 7/29/2010

Is the Honolulu Elevated Railway in its Death Throes? by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 7/22/2010

Honolulu Rail and Traffic News Round Up- July 20, 2010 by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 7/19/2010

Rail tax collections reach record high-The $18.6 million raised in June comes amid overall lower transit tax revenue by Sean Hao, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/17/2010

The Desperate Statements for a Failed Rail Project by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 7/16/2010

City's general revenue might pay for rail-Diverting bus funds and replacing them with other money is called into question by Sean Hao, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/15/2010

Phoenix Train Offers Reality Check to Honolulu by Geoffrey Paterson, Hawaii Reporter, 7/12/2010

Proposed charter changes affect housing and transit-The City Council mulls a ballot amendment creating an agency to combat homelessness by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/4/2010

New Rail Systems – Obama Administration Position is Loud and Clear, but Hawaii Politicians Too ______ to Hear by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 6/29/2010

Wednesday Potpourri: Inverse Condemnation And Beaches, Rail Takings, And More "Adult-Oriented" Land Use by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 6/29/2010

The Retirement System That Ate Honolulu’s Rail Hawaii Reporter, 6/28/2010

Mayor: Rail contract coming in below budget KGMB-KHNL News, 6/24/2010

Transit Oriented Developments as an Excuse for Honolulu Rail Does not Hold Water by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 6/24/2010

Dear Leeward Oahu Voter: I am Stopping the Rail for You by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 6/17/2010

Honolulu Transportation and Rail Round Up – June 16, 2010-The federal funding has a long way to go before approval by Cliff Slater, HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 6/16/2010

Gov. Lingle Wise to Look Closely at Honolulu Rail Cost Before EIS Approval by Michael P Rethman , Hawaii Reporter, 6/16/2010

$65M to shift rail route-Other options to avoid air traffic cost up to $300 million, a memo reveals by Sean Hao, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6/16/2010

Mayor uses rail failings as boost to governor bid by Dave Shapiro, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6/16/2010

More speed bumps for Honolulu rail project by Mari-Ela David, KGMB-KHNL News, 6/15/2010

Hannemann: rail clears another hurdle by Duane Shimogawa, KGMB-KHNL News, 6/14/2010

Rail support a common theme for candidates by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6/13/2010

Costly Transit or Efficient HOT Lanes? by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 6/11/2010

Hawaii Legislature Didn’t Pass Important Bills to Alleviate Traffic by Brennon Morioka, Hawaii Reporter, 6/4/2010

Land Use Key to Understanding Real Solutions to Honolulu Traffic Congestion by Samuel R. Staley, Ph.D., Hawaii Reporter, 6/3/2010

Honolulu Rail Round Up – June 1, 2010 by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 6/1/2010

Honolulu rail project losing Hannemann as its driving force-Hannemann's backing has been crucial to $5.5 billion project by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/28/2010

Transportation woes hurt our island state b Jay Fidell, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/23/2010

City says rail tax revenue just shy of revised target-$499.3M collected as of April; 2009; goal was $501.5M Honolulu Advertiser, 5/20/2010

City says rail tax collections on pace with revised targets Honolulu Advertiser, 5/19/2010

EIS, cost concerns could derail construction plans by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/18/2010

Honolulu rail tax revenue falling short of predicted growth-Looks like city may face another year without increase in collections by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/18/2010

Council resolution calls for updated look at rail finances Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2010

City Council seeks rail project financial details Honolulu Advertiser, 5/11/2010

City says contracts proper-Spokesman calls complaint a political ploy by Cayetano by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/7/2010

Honolulu Rail Round Up - May 6, 2010-Gov. Benjamin Cayetano Files Complaint with State Attorney General Over Suspected City Rail Procurement Violations; The Honolulu Advertiser Reveals Native Burial Issues for FEIS; FAA to Approve Honolulu Airport Rail Move. Really?; The Long, Long Road to Rail Construction; How Can the City Fund a "Robust" Financial Plan for Rail?; Akaka Bill Adds More Uncertainty to Rail Financing by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 5/6/2010

Resolution seeks updated financial plan for Honolulu rail-transit project Honolulu Advertiser, 5/6/2010

Honolulu rail project facing pressure to protect native burials-It fears pressure to move iwi if project has already begun by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/5/2010

FAA approves of Hawaii rail transit route change to protect airspace-Plan will protect airspace around Honolulu airport by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/4/2010

Mayor says FAA agrees with city on Honolulu rail transit's airport plan Honolulu Advertiser, 5/3/2010

FAA will approve shift in rail route Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/1/2010

Oahu rail project back on track after airport plan approval by Holly Juscen, KGMB-KHNL News, 4/30/2010

Rail development will improve city by Mufi Hannemann, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/27/2010

The Delusion and Deception in Honolulu Rail Forecasts by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 4/22/2010

Urban Rail: Over Budget, Over Time, Over Promised Over and Over Again by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 4/21/2010

Proposed Honolulu Rail Another 'Investment' That Won't Benefit Oahu-Fares from passengers won't cover expense of operating system by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 4/20/2010

Rail is a gravy train only for its promoters by Panos D. Prevedouros, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/13/2010

Honolulu rail route change may oust some Ualena Street shops by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/10/2010

City to move rail's airport leg-The FAA is concerned that the segment is set too close to a runway by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/9/2010

Honolulu will move rail route by 300 feet to avoid airport zone-Route to be moved 300 feet to resolve interference issue by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/9/2010

City says it will shift rail line by Honolulu International Airport Honolulu Advertiser, 4/8/2010

Honolulu needs to catch up with other major cities by building a rail system by Joe Magaldi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/7/2010

Engineers will do their part to ensure that the rail system is safe and effective by John H. Katahira, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/7/2010

Town hall meeting to discuss impact of rail on economy-Panel to address high-density patterns of development along mass transit routes by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 4/6/2010

Inouye sure rail project on track-Hannemann's possible departure will not matter, the senator says by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/2/2010

Honolulu Council Member Romy Cachola’s Scoops on the Rail by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 3/31/2010

Political rivals split on rail-Djou says he wouldn't ask for federal funding; Case, Hanabusa would by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/26/2010

Honolulu rail planners knew of airport issues in 2006, state says-DOT releases letters showing city has known of airport route encroachment issue since 2006 by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/26/2010

State releases documents regarding rail KGMB-KHNL News, 3/25/2010

State calls for greater transparency in city rail project Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2010

Honolulu rail project will have to pick up tab for airport route fix by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2010

November 2009 Letter to Federal Transit Administration Outlines Concerns About Rail Route's Possible Interference with Honolulu Airport Runway-Governor Says She Still Has Not Received Environmental Impact Statement from the Mayor, Despite Him Pressuring Her to Sign It Since Last August, Governor Slams Business Community and Media Advocating for the Project Saying They Have Not Done 'Due Dilligence' Hawaii Reporter, 3/24/2010

State Seeks Qualified Firms to Conduct Economic Analysis of Honolulu Rail Transit Project by Tammy Mori, Hawaii Reporter, 3/24/2010

State audit to delay rail project by 3 months-Mayor Hannemann calls an additional review of the costs "a silly exercise" Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/24/2010

Honolulu rail financing will get extra scrutiny by governor by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/24/2010

Lingle prepares to launch study of Honolulu rail project Honolulu Advertiser, 3/23/2010

Honolulu officials knew year ago that rail route too close to airport-City was warned more than a year ago that route runs too close to airport runways by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/20/2010

Rail line route raises airport safety issue-The FAA is looking at potential effects of several rail positions by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/18/2010

Nonbinding legislation calls for Maui rail study AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2010

Honolulu rail route too close to runways, may have to shift-City, state, federal officials will discuss options today by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2010

Hawaii roads get low ranking in study Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/16/2010

Only one company bid to manage Hawaii rail project-InfraConsult LLC of Arizona signs on again, for $36.7M over 5 years by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/16/2010

Hawaii rail project may not create as many jobs as city predicts-Some economists say city is using outdated numbers by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/15/2010

Complain! Complain! Complain!-Hawaii's Better Business Bureau says that while the transportation sector accounted for the most complaints, it had a respectable resolution rate by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/14/2010

Federal officials to talk about rail Honolulu Advertiser, 3/14/2010

Federal authorities to visit Hawaii next week to address rail transit EIS study Honolulu Advertiser, 3/13/2010

Lingle urged to fast-track rail plan Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2010

Government Should Take Money from the Honolulu Rail Fund to Balance Budget Rather than Raise Taxes - Enough Already, People are Suffering by Joseph DeMarco, Hawaii Reporter, 3/11/2010

Majority of State Senators Send Pro-Rail Letter to Gov. Lingle by Rock Riggs, Hawaii Reporter, 3/11/2010

Lingle rejects poll favoring rail EIS-Survey reports 67% don't want another mass-transit study Honolulu Advertiser, 3/11/2010

Governor calls rail survey question Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2010

Honolulu Rail at Risk if Mayor Hannemann Runs for Governor by Bill Kaneko, Hawaii Reporter, 3/10/2010

67% back results of Isle rail study Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2010

U.S. DOT Deals a Major Blow to Go-Rail-Go President -- Designates Purple for HOT Lanes by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 3/2/2010

Lingle wants consultant to look into rail financing Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/2/2010

Resolution on rail issues near-Federal transit official trying to reach deal so final EIS can be released Honolulu Advertiser, 2/27/2010

Honolulu Rail News Round Up - February 25, 2010 by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 2/25/2010

Hawaii Superferry Disaster by Edward McCauley, Hawaii Reporter, 2/25/2010

Using old OR&L path for rail not practical by Wayne Yoshioka, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/25/2010

Honolulu has nation’s 38th worst traffic Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/23/2010

Lingle, transportation secretary discuss rail plans Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2010

Lingle tells feds her administration will do separate rail analysis Honolulu Advertiser, 2/21/2010

Governor Lingle meets with Secretary of Transportation KHNL-KGMB News, 2/21/2010

Proposed Honolulu rail hubs haven't drawn investor interest-Buyers may be waiting until work along route begins by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/21/2010

Honolulu rail-transit schedule slips again-City doesn't expect groundbreaking until late this year by Michael Tsai, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/21/2010

Honolulu Rail: A Legacy Worth Leaving Our Children? by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 2/19/2010

Abercrombie calls planning for rail system 'messed up' by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/19/2010

Honolulu Rail Project Needs True Leadership, Good Dose of Honesty by Mike Palcic, Hawaii Reporter, 2/16/2010

Hit on gov hurts rail, Abercrombie says by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/16/2010

Rail route, agenda scrutinized by Kioni Dudley, Ph.D., Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/15/2010

Cheaper gas, fewer jobs reduce Hawaii's public transit ridership-Honolulu's decline in last half of '09 better than national average by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/15/2010

Council panel OKs trip that uses transit funds-4 members plan to meet with FTA officials in March by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/14/2010

Pressure on Gov. Lingle to OK rail is premature by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/13/2010

High-Speed Rail Plans Are Misconceived-What problem are these trains solving? Who will pay the annual operating costs? by Robert Poole, Hawaii Reporter, 2/12/2010

Rail Transit: The News Keeps Getting Worse by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 2/12/2010

4 members of Council plan D.C. trip for rail study Honolulu Advertiser, 2/12/2010

Legislators Urge Governor to Accept Final EIS for Honolulu’s Rail Project-39 State Representatives Sign Letter to Governor (including GOP Rep. Kymberly Pine) by Lisa Vargas, Hawaii Reporter, 2/11/2010

Mayor challenges Lingle on rail EIS-State House members join Hannemann in pushing the project in a forum at the Capitol by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/11/2010

Lingle urged to sign off on rail-Hannemann, 39 state lawmakers call for speedy approval of EIS by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/11/2010

Hawaii representatives urge governor to accept final EIS for rail project Honolulu Advertiser, 2/10/2010

Lawmakers and mayor urge governor to sign off on Oahu rail project KHNL-KGMB News, 2/10/2010

Keep ferry idea afloat Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/10/2010

Honolulu Rail: Pure Fiction at Huge Cost by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 2/9/2010

Army to use ferrylike vessels as transports-The ships are military versions of the one that sailed in isle waters by Audrey McAvoy, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2010

Bill cleared to study state-backed ferry-The original measure would have set up an interisland system by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2010

Feds' rail boost reassuring Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/4/2010

Honolulu's Elevated Rail: Can We Afford It? by Michael A. Lilly, Hawaii Reporter, 2/3/2010

Honolulu Rail 4th Most Expensive in the Nation-News on Transportation in Hawaii by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 2/3/2010

Honolulu rail plan gets $55M in Federal Transit Authority budget-Hannemann says $55M should ease Lingle's concerns by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/3/2010

Feds award $55 million for rail by Jim Mendoza, KGMB-KHNL News, 2/2/2010

Federal Transit Authority Confirms Close Scrutiny of the Financial Plan for the Honolulu City Rail Project is Warranted by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 2/2/2010

FTA Will Pay for Honolulu's Rail... Maybe 25 Percent of Cost ... in 2011 by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 2/2/2010

Honolulu rail would be safer at ground level, AIA contends by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/31/2010

Lingle review of Honolulu rail plan could delay start-Wants an independent audit of revenue forecasts by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2010

Governor, mayor at odds over financing for rail by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/29/2010

Lingle wants independent review of Honolulu rail-transit's financial plan Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2010

Views on rail funding questioned by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/28/2010

Mayor cites cost of rail delay by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2010

Hannemann contends Lingle opposes rail by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/27/2010

Construction panel supports rail-Task force says project will contribute most to economy by creating jobs Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2010

Navy and FAA questions linger on rail route by Tim Sakahara, KGMB-KHNL News, 1/26/2010

With a Transit Authority on the Horizon, Hawaii's Eminent Domain Conversation Needs to Begin Now by Choon James, Hawaii Reporter, 1/26/2010

Mayor says federal EIS on Honolulu rail-transit project is 99% complete Honolulu Advertiser, 1/26/2010

Law that sank Superferry could also halt rail transit by Mark Niesse, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/25/2010

Honolulu sales-tax surcharge for rail has brought in $510M so far by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2010

Elevated rail system best deal for taxpayers Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2010

Group concerned Honolulu rail project could harm bus service Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2010

Elevated rail called good as 'gold'-City cites speed, safety, reliability as main reasons for above-street-level train by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2010

Transit-oriented development could help pay for rail system by Frank Genadio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/21/2010

Funding rail won't hurt buses Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2010

Mufi's Rail: Scrap the Whole Thing by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 1/20/2010

'I'm Not Pro Rail, Damn It!'-I'm pro Hawaii taxpayer and I oppose this monumental and corrupt waste of taxpayer money for a steel-on-steel train that won't alleviate congestion but will bankrupt us all by Sam Slom, Hawaii Reporter, 1/19/2010

State of the Oahu Rail? Stuck! by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 1/19/2010

Opening Remarks at the American Institute of Architects-Honolulu Chapter Presentation on Honolulu Rail Transit by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 1/19/2010

Lingle not sold on elevated project-The city says that the Council debate years ago settled concerns about the proposal by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/19/2010

Hawaii architects urge more discussion of Honolulu rail options-Their recommendation of street-level system signals potential city-state fight by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/19/2010

Honolulu rail forum draws opponents, supporters of planned commuter line Honolulu Advertiser, 1/18/2010

Governor says city needs to revise its financial plan for rail project Honolulu Advertiser, 1/18/2010

City delays rail again, Governor worried about cost KGMB-KHNL News, 1/18/2010

City pushes to keep its elevated-rail plan-Governor sees savings in a partial ground-level plan by Rob Perez, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/18/2010

Transit ex-directors support elevated rail by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/18/2010

Mayor to meet with transit officials Honolulu Advertiser, 1/18/2010

Group urges Lingle to accept elevated rail project Honolulu Advertiser, 1/17/2010

Former DOT directors don't want Lingle to stall rail KGMB-KHNL News, 1/17/2010

Honolulu rail project piles up legal fees — $635,000 so far by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2010

The Honolulu Advertiser Editorial: Panic Over Governor's Planned Rail Hearings by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 1/14/2010

Oahu Community Must Be Informed and Engaged in Proposed Rail Project-Gov. Linda Lingle is encouraging citizens to learn more about the proposed rail transit options by attending a presentation by the Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday in the state Capitol auditorium by Michael A. Lilly, Hawaii Reporter, 1/14/2010

Elevated rail is best choice Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/14/2010

Honolulu rail project architects defend plan for elevated route by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/13/2010

Honolulu Rail News Round-Up - January 11, 2010-FOIA Release Shows FTA’s Worries About Rail Funding; Governor Slams Elevated Rail and City’s Handling of It; Film Producer Edgy Lee Deals with the Pros and Cons of Rail; Historic Hawaii Lists Rail as Endangering Historic Sites; FTA: City Likely to Be $644 Million Short for Rail Tax; Governor to Hold Panel Presentation on Rail Transit by AIA by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 1/11/2010

Transit: Time for silent majority to step up on rail Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/11/2010

City rail committee didn't keep minutes-But state office says it was exempt from law requiring them by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/11/2010

Lingle calls city's rail plan costly, elevated tracks ugly by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/9/2010

Honolulu's rail costs put state at financial risk, governor says-Governor wants city to 'adjust,' build part of route at street level by Sean Hao and Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/9/2010

Lingle says Honolulu rail project needs 'adjustment' due to recessionby Sean Hao and Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2010

Rail may outpace funding-FTA memo notes concern over Honolulu's financing source for transit project by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2010

Stop Rail Now appeal rejected by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/5/2010

Rail transit: Hearings need strict environmental focus Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/4/2010

Hawaii will probably hold public hearings on Honolulu rail transit by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/4/2010

Failed anti-rail effort reveals Charter flaw Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/4/2010

Honolulu rail behind schedule, with construction start unclear-Construction hasn't started — and it's unclear when it will by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/3/2010

City & County of Honolulu Apparently Behind on Rail Plans by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 12/31/2009

Time to Contact Gov. Linda Lingle with Your Thoughts About Oahu's Multi-Billion Dollar Rail Project by Garry Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 12/28/2009

Hawaii highways among nation’s worst Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/17/2009

Here's a Question for the Federal Transit Authority on Proposed Honolulu Rail Project by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 12/14/2009

Honolulu rail project gets additional $30M in federal funding Honolulu Advertiser, 12/14/2009

Trust Us, We’re Environmentalists-Honolulu's anti-Railers issue their most contradictory (and just plain ridiculous) message yet by Keith Rollman, Hawaii Reporter, 12/10/2009

Misinformation Out of Honolulu City Hall Corrected – Rail is Black, not Green by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 12/9/2009

Pollution from rail feared by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/9/2009

Rail plan's 'green' claim disputed by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/9/2009

The Honolulu Rail Line: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation by Wendell Cox, Hawaii Reporter,12/9/2009

Study says rail will increase pollution by Jim Mendoza, KGMB-KHNL News, 12/8/2009

Lingle must keep rail review well focused Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2009

Transit authority on track by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/3/2009

Street-level rail system would stimulate businesses by Larry Geller, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/1/2009

Rail transit: Elevated train promises Honolulu a better future by Hannah Miyamoto, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/1/2009

Honolulu Rail Round Up - November 27, 2009 by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 11/30/2009

Reviews by state may delay Honolulu's rail transit plans by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/29/2009

Lingle promises thorough review of Honolulu rail project by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/24/2009

Honolulu officials faulted for rejecting ground-level trains by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/23/2009

City signs $483M rail contract-The deal for the first phase stipulates that tax funds cannot be used for anything else by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/18/2009

Rail gets no-strike promise-Deal aims to keep project on schedule and within budget by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/18/2009

City, unions agree on deal for rail project by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/17/2009

Mayor signs pact with 12 unions on rail project by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2009

Mayor announces major developments on Honolulu rail project by Mari-Ela David, KGMB-KHNL News, 11/17/2009

Rail tax revenue down 30%-$8.9 million collected last month is lowest since February 2007 by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2009

Honolulu transit tax collections drop 30 percent to $8.9 million in October by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/16/2009

Is There a Plan to Solve Traffic Congestion of Oahu? by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 11/16/2009

Business leaders believe rail will be beneficial by Gary Kai, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/10/2009

Honolulu mayor willing to delay start of rail project by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/30/2009

30-day rail delay a minor matter, Hannemann says-The mayor says time is needed to allow for all the necessary state and federal approvals by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2009

Mayor willing to delay groundbreaking of Honolulu rail-transit project Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2009

Rail delayed, project still needs final EIS by Tim Sakahara, KHNL8 News, 10/28/2009

Honolulu mayor buys $10,000 in TV time for speech on rail transit-Tax Foundation blasts decision to spend $10,000 to air speech by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2009

Keep light shining on rail Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/29/2009

Rail 'programmatic' agreement OK'd by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/28/2009

Council OKs rail resolutions-Votes address historical resources, potential legal action by mayor's office by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/28/2009

Honolulu City Council addresses rail's impact on historic sites by Brooks Baehr, KHNL8 News, 10/27/2009

Honolulu rail faces key vote-A 'yes' would let city sign deal on historical impacts by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/27/2009

Honolulu audit urges rail contract openness-But report urges more bidding competition, better documentation by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/27/2009

More transparency needed with rail contracts, audit finds by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/27/2009

Honolulu transit contracts go to same company but audit finds laws followed by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2009

Hannemann administration not neglecting road repairs by Sharon Ann Thom, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/26/2009

Keep moving on rail Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/26/2009

Grumbling about rail isn't going to go away by Cynthia Oi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/25/2009

Rail transit: Cost savings, job creation a win for taxpayers Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2009

Agreement on reducing rail's impact not ready by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2009

Letter to City & County of Honolulu Outlines National Trust Historic Preservation's Concerns About Proposed Rail Project by National Trust Historic Preservation, Hawaii Reporter, 10/22/2009

1st Honolulu rail contract goes to Kiewit Pacific at $483M by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/22/2009

City awards first rail contract-The $483 million deal, funded by local taxes, is called a 'huge risk' by Craig Gima, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/22/2009

Maintaining and Increasing the Benefits of Managed Lanes-Part of the Series on 'Lessons from the 2nd International Symposium in Freeway and Tollway Operations' Conference in Hawaii by Alireza Abrishamkar, Hawaii Reporter, 10/21/2009

Honolulu awards first construction contract for rail-transit project Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2009

Rail project's first phase comes in under budget by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 10/21/2009

Iwi present a challenge for rail project Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2009

Burial council won't sign rail pact by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/20/2009

City preparing to fight expected lawsuits over Honolulu rail-$300,000 sought to pay private firms to defend against possible action by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2009

Oahu Needs Change (We Can Believe In), or Congestion is Here to Stay by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 10/16/2009

'Gary Okino' versus 'Cliff Slater' -- Facts Always trump 'Railigion' by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 10/15/2009

Honolulu's Proposed Rail Project Moves One Step Closer to the Courtroom by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 10/14/2009

Rail seems to be on track Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/14/2009

Council must stay the course on rail plans Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2009

Honolulu rail gets federal OK by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2009

Rail project gets federal OK-Details will be refined during the preliminary engineering phase Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/13/2009

Feds give Honolulu preliminary approval for rail by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/12/2009

Feds OK Honolulu rail engineering plan Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/12/2009

December groundbreaking still in sight for rail project-To avoid delay, city must clear several key hurdles by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/11/2009

Rail tax collection down 19%-Financial plan calls for city to take in an average of $13.7 million a month by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/10/2009

Hawaii's Convention Center Experience — a Reminder For The City's Rail Project by Romy M. Cachola, Hawaii Reporter, 10/8/2009

Hearing sought on rail plan by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/2/2009

Honolulu rail funding shortfall shrinks in city's latest estimate by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/1/2009

All-elevated rail will be costly, inflexible and ugly by Jeff Nishi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/1/2009

Oahu will benefit from rail, but make sure it's elevated by Richard Simonetta, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/1/2009

Honolulu rail's PR effort costs $5.6M-More than half spent since June 2008 on public education by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/29/2009

Elevated system is best for O'ahu: Let's move off the dime, and on with rail Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/26/2009

Is rail transit really the best use of our scarce dollars? by K. S. Kimura, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/25/2009

U.S. Senate OKs $30M for Oahu rail Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/20/2009

Honolulu officials balk at alternative rail plan-Arguments in report from Kamehameha Schools 'rehash' issues, official says by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/16/2009

2009 Commuter Pain Report: Lessons for Oahu  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 9/15/2009

House Transportation Seeks Progress Report on State’s Airports, Harbors and Highways by Georgette Deemer, Hawaii Reporter, 9/15/2009

Funding details on rail campaign remain secret by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/15/2009

Five Hurdles Hannemann Administration Must Jump to Get Proposed Honolulu Rail Project Built by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 9/14/2009

Rail study catches friction by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL8-News, 9/13/2009

Kamehameha Schools proposes cheaper Honolulu rail plan-Different route, partly at ground level, could save $1.7 billion, consultant says by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/13/2009

Hawaii Highway Chronicles: Are Our Roads The 4th Worst in the Country? by Wayne Parsons, Hawaii Reporter, 9/10/2009

Summary of Scoops on Honolulu's Elevated Heavy Rail: From Bad to Worse  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 9/9/2009

Investment in Expanding Honolulu Public Transit is a Tax Black Hole  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 9/2/2009

Rail transit could cost less than projected-Hannemann says proposals are falling below budget by Rob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/31/2009

Exposes on City's Honolulu Rail Project b Michael Uechi, Hawaii Reporter, 8/28/2009

Revenue forecast may hinder rail funding by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/28/2009

The National Debate on High Speed Rail Reveals Pitfalls of Old Steel-on-Steel Rail Technology  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 8/24/2009

City's financing options for $5.3B Oahu rail system may be limited by Sean Hao and Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/23/2009

City's statement in response to questions about rail funding by Department Of Transportation Services, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/21/2009

City criticized for not revealing potential shortfall in rail funding-Officials say keeping deficit from public fosters lack of confidence in transit project by Sean Hao and Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/21/2009

Documents Obtained Through Freedom of Information Act Show Hannemann Administration Misled the Honolulu City Council on Rail Finances  by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 8/20/2009

City should have released rail deficit numbers, two councilmembers say Honolulu Advertiser, 8/20/2009

Public needs transparency in rail planning Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/20/2009

Light Rail v. Prius OR Denver Post v. Honolulu Advertiser  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 8/20/2009

City estimated that Oahu rail funding may fall $500M short-May 1 report with options to make up for shortfall not disclosed to City Council by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/20/2009

Honolulu's per-capita cost for rail: $4,000-So far, typical family in Honolulu has paid $1,000 to fund system by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/16/2009

Rail tax revenues fall short of target by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/16/2009

Stimulus funds boost rail transit engineering by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/14/2009

Senate panel approves funds for Oahu rail, Native Hawaiian housing Honolulu Advertiser, 7/30/2009

The Jacobs Report for Honolulu’s Proposed Rail  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 7/27/2009

U.S. House approves funding for Native Hawaiian housing, rail transit Honolulu Advertiser, 7/24/2009

Report has rail cost up $117M by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/24/2009

Cost estimate revised for Honolulu rail-Project may cost an extra $117M, but still close to budget, report says by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/24/2009

Honolulu rail-transit project could cost $117M more than forecast, report says Honolulu Advertiser, 7/23/2009

Federal agency finds rail plan sound, city officials say Honolulu Advertiser, 7/22/2009

Honolulu rail project enters new phase Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2009

2008 to 2013 Costs of the Proposed Honolulu Rail Project Detailed  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 7/16/2009

Transit tax behind schedule-Year's revenue for rail falls $27M short of expectations in continuing weak economy by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/10/2009

3 bidding for Oahu rail-Two train suppliers now say they won't submit bids by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/6/2009

Rail revenue $80M short, but officials not worried by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/5/2009

TheBoat sails into sunset by Darin Moriki, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/1/2009

A final bon voyage for Honolulu's TheBoat by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 6/30/2009

Proceed, albeit with caution, on elevated rail Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/26/2009

Tuesday's trips by TheBoat end Oahu commute option Honolulu Advertiser, 6/25/2009

TheBoat to end service on June 30 Honolulu Advertiser, 6/24/2009

Why the Rush to Break Ground on Honolulu Rail System? by Garry Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 6/24/2009

Expert touts rail's side benefits by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/24/2009

Transit tax take still lags-City needs to net $41M by month's end or face a fiscal year shortfall by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/22/2009

Expert says elevated rail is best choice for Oahu by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/20/2009

Honolulu Council Members Take Concerns Over Mayor's Rail Plan to US DOT Hawaii Reporter, 6/17/2009

Many Oahu Organizations Against Elevated Mayor's Rail Plan by John Bond, Hawaii Reporter, 6/17/2009

Honolulu's new transit logo biased, rail opponents say by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/15/2009

Concerns About Honolulu's Rail Project Process Are Mounting  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 6/15/2009

As rail gets real, more concerns emerge-A group of some 40 young professionals, most of them born and raised in Hawaii, ponder the pros and cons of the city's rail transit project Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/14/2009

Council Member Romy Cachola to Mayor Mufi Hannemann: Honolulu Rail Finances Getting Out of Hand by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 6/12/2009

Honolulu City Council Council Passes $1.1 Billion Budget for Rail with No Proviso by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 6/12/2009

Council clears $1.1B in funding to advance rail project by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/11/2009

Honolulu City Council: On the Brink of Making a Costly Error  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Hawaii Reporter, 6/9/2009

Council poised to go off the rail  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, , Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/9/2009

Honolulu City Council Moves Forward with Plans to Fund Multi-Billion Dollar Rail Transit Before Feds Give the Project Approval-Call the Council Members by Tuesday to Voice Your Opinion on this Plan; Important Budget Hearing Set for Wednesday by Nancy Nagamine, Hawaii Reporter, 6/8/2009

Rail EIS nearing completion by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/2/2009

Judges still oppose rail route by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/2/2009

State competes for rail funding-Repairs to largest, oldest systems could trump Honolulu line by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/27/2009

State competes for rail funding-Repairs to largest, oldest systems could trump Honolulu line by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/26/2009

Rail revenue plummets-Excise tax surcharge for April down 11% from last year due to slowdown by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/25/2009

Honolulu City Council Is Against Accountability for Rail Project by Lawson Teshima, Hawaii Reporter, 5/19/2009

Comments on rail available to public by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/16/2009

Honolulu City Council Budget Bill Sets No Spending Restrictions on Rail Project-Hearing set for Monday by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 5/18/2009

Demise of TheBoat unavoidable Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/16/2009

Appeal of ferry ruling rejected by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/14/2009

Supreme Court denies motion to reconsider Superferry decision Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2009

Hannemann says TheBoat won't sail beyond June Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2009

TheBoat suspended, will end service in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/13/2009

Honolulu rail route, elevation draw most public comments by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/11/2009

Honolulu Rail News Round Up - May 5, 2009-Kamehameha Schools Appears to Want No Part of Elevated Rail; City's Latest Newsletter Misleads About Energy Saving from Rail Use; The Honolulu Advertiser — Transit Tax Coming Up Short by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 5/5/2009

Worry arises with rail on fast track by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/4/2009

Move sought for rail station-City's plan affects Kamehameha Schools' development project by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/3/2009

City to release rail comments-Hundreds collected as environmental review continues by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/2/2009

Rail system should continue as planned Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/2/2009

Elevated rail plan is the right way to go by Wayne Yoshioka, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/30/2009

Street-level rail worth a look by Duke Bainum, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/27/2009

Hawaii rail transit will create jobs but estimates of how many vary by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/21/2009

Outdoor Circle Details Opposition to Honolulu Rail Transit Plans by Betsy Connors, Hawaii Reporter, 4/20/2009

More Rail Comments Indicate the City & County of Honolulu Administration Did Not Do its Homework by John Brizdle, Hawaii Reporter, 4/20/2009

Save the Hawaii Superferry; Save the People by Richard Pohle Ph.D., Hawaii Reporter, 4/20/2009

Outdoor Circle opposes transit blight by Betsy Connors, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/19/2009

Monkeywrench in Superferry Saga? by Bill Romerhaus, Hawaii Reporter, 4/17/2009

Does Oahu Need Rail? by John Willoughby, Hawaii Reporter, 4/17/2009

Hawaii Legislature Files Supreme Court Brief in Superferry Reconsideration-Seeks clarification of Court’s ruling invalidating Act 2 by Richard Rapoza, Hawaii Reporter, 4/17/2009

Legislature asks court to reconsider ruling on Hawaii Superferry AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/16/2009

Hawaii Outdoor Circle on Honolulu Rail Project: "Visual impacts must be acknowledged": by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 4/16/2009

Mayor won't spare Waiawa from rail-EPA had urged city to alter path to avoid 'Banana Patch' area by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/16/2009

Hannemann says rail route won't be altered to bypass 'Banana Patch' Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2009

EPA wants Honolulu to change rail route to save tiny community-City's failure to study alternatives, full route also questioned by agency by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2009

TheBoat poised to lose city funding-It remains unclear if council will kill commuter ferry Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2009

'TheBoat' won't float in today's economy Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/15/2009

Waipahu residents give input on look of rail stations by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 4/14/2009

Council committee sinking TheBoat AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/14/2009

Council poised to sink TheBoat by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/14/2009

Court urged to rethink ferry-State rejects notion that special law was written solely for the Superferry by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/14/2009

Rail Taking Valuations In A Flat To Declining Market by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 4/12/2009

Land prices for Hawaii rail route jump $100 million since 2006-Projected real estate costs have jumped $100M since 2006 by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/12/2009

Honolulu Rail Transit Contract: Is the Fix In? Hawaii Reporter, 4/8/2009

Honolulu Rail News Round-Up - April 8, 2009 by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 4/8/2009

Superferry wins marketing award Honolulu Advertiser, 4/8/2009

Hawaii Superferry wins marketing award Honolulu Advertiser, 4/7/2009

Momentum grows at Capitol to bring Superferry back to Hawaii by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 4/6/2009

Honolulu hiring for rail transit division-Proposed jobs will be some of highest-paying posts at Honolulu Hale by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/6/2009

Superferry biggest victim yet of activists and bureaucracy by Jay Fidell, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/5/2009

Former state attorney general has plan to save the Superferry by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 4/4/2009

Hawaii Supreme Court Grants Legislature's Superferry Motion by Richard Rapoza, Hawaii Reporter, 4/2/2009

Legislators want clarification of ruling on ferry-They want to know how it might curb lawmaking powers by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/2/2009

BREAKING NEWS — Hawai‘i Supreme Court grants Legislature's request to revisit Superferry ruling by The Garden Island, 4/1/2009

Rail stations may be short on parking-Many commuters will have to walk, wait for bus to catch train by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/30/2009

Hawaii Superferry heads back to Alabama Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/30/2009

Ferry exits, its future uncertain-Alakai's bound for Alabama — and new opportunities by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/29/2009

Aloha, Superferry-Alakai leaves Hawaii to find job AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/29/2009

Alakai heading for Alabama-Hawaii Superferry plans to lease out vessel; return to Islands is uncertain by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/28/2009

Contractors lining up to bid for Honolulu rail's $550M first phase by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/27/2009

Supporters rally for Superferry-They say they’re ‘silent majority,’ speaking up to get service restored by Lila Fujimoto, The Maui News, 3/27/2009

Hawaii Superferry II: Rooting Out Pretext In Legislative Actions by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/26/2009

New law opens up possibilities near rail transit stations by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/26/2009

The Sinking Superferry Situation by Rick Hamada, MidWeek, 3/25/2009

Hawaii's lagging economy drags down state's rail tax collections by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/24/2009

Rail ridership in U.S. a 'good sign' for Hawaii-New train systems beating forecast for first-year estimates by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/24/2009

Save the Hawaii Superferry Petition by Melvin Ah Ching, Hawaii Reporter, 3/23/2009

Superferry blame game in full swing by David Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/21/2009

The Hawaii Superferry and Hawaii’s Dysfunctional Supreme Court-The 5-0 Ruling Will Impact Existing Laws, Residents and Businesses; Harm Will Mount in the Coming Months by Sam Slom, Hawaii Reporter, 3/20/2009

Superferry weighs anchor in Hawaii by Special To West Hawaii Today, 3/20/2009

Study ordered as ferry ends-Under stricter law, state seeks environmental review for future use by Derrick DePledge and Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/20/2009

Superferry seeks greener pastures by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 3/20/2009

Superferry employees fear the future by Zahid Arab, KHNL8-News, 3/20/2009

Superferry economic fallout begins-Superferry officials will not rule out a return to isle waters, but cannot say when by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/20/2009

Hawaii Superferry's Alakai leaves Kahului to a tugboat's tribute and tears by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/19/2009

Hawaii Superferry Leaving Hawaii in Light of Hawaii Supreme Court Ruling by Tom Fargo, Hawaii Reporter, 3/19/2009

Hawaii Superferry to look for new market Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/19/2009

Superferry's President addresses the future of the Alakai by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8-News, 3/19/2009

Hawaii Superferry ends passenger service by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 3/19/2009

Superferry sails its final voyage by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 3/19/2009

Hawaii Superferry to seek work elsewhere for Alakai The Maui News, 3/19/2009

Superferry to set sail in search of new market Honolulu Advertiser, 3/19/2009

Maui voyage might be Superferry’s finale-Lingle hoping Supreme Court will reconsider Superferry case by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/19/2009

Governor to ask court to reconsider ruling on Hawaii Superferry-Lingle, lawmakers will ask court to reconsider, clarify rejection of law by Derrick DePledge and Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/19/2009

Hawaii Superferry Ruling: Extraordinarily Broad Claim of Power by the Court to Invalidate the Acts of the Other Government Branches? by Charley Foster, Hawaii Reporter, 3/19/2009

Lessons For Superferry From The Kelo Aftermath? by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/19/2009

Saving the Hawaii Superferry: Federalize the Vessel by Michael Cleveland, Hawaii Reporter, 3/18/2009

Ending Superferry service would be a blow to Hawaii Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/18/2009

Island companies help customers affected by Superferry's shutdown by Zahid Arab, KHNL8-News, 3/18/2009

Hawaii Superferry to start laying off workers as of tomorrow-It'll lay off 236 workers and cease operations — perhaps for good by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/18/2009

Layoffs follow high court ruling on Superferry-State and ferry officials will discuss the shutdown today by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/18/2009

Aiona: Restarting would sink ferry-But Lingle administration vows to try to keep business afloat by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 3/18/2009

BREAKING NEWS - SUPERFERRY-Superferry to lay off more than 200 by Greg Small, AP, The Garden Island, 3/18/2009

The Alakai’s Encounter with Stormy Pacific Seas-Hawaii Superferry Halts Operations After Hawaii Supreme Court Says Law Allowing the Company to Operate While an EIS is Completed is Unconstitutional by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 3/17/2009

Hawaii Supreme Court Docks Superferry by Chris Rizo, Hawaii Reporter, 3/17/2009

State, Superferry officials meeting to discuss options by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2009

Superferry lays off employees a day after Hawaii Supreme Court ruling by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 3/17/2009

Hawaii Superferry says it will start layoffs on Friday Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2009

Coming Attraction: Superferry Part II by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/17/2009

A Lucasesque View Of The Superferry Saga by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/17/2009

Hawaii Superferry Issues Statement on Supreme Court Act 2 Ruling by Lori Abe, Hawaii Reporter, 3/17/2009

Turbulent times for Superferry Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/17/2009

Ferry shutdown to cause economic ripple effects by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/17/2009

Ruling shuts down Superferry-Court finds law unfairly tailored just for company; state reviewing its options by Derrick DePledge and Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2009

Superferry suspended-Operations are halted after Hawaii's Supreme Court says that environmental laws were circumvented by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/17/2009

Three rail-transit hubs in Kapolei proposed by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/16/2009

Waipahu folks urged to speak up about rail-A public hearing is set for tonight on the transit development by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/17/2009

Shoals Ahead - Hawaii Supreme Court throws out Superferry EIS Plan by Mark Murakami, hawaiianoceanlaw.com, 3/16/2009

Loss of Superferry would be 'devastating,' Lingle says Honolulu Advertiser, 3/16/2009

Superferry to cease operations due to court ruling Honolulu Advertiser, 3/16/2009

Court: State violates constitution with SuperFerry law KHNL8-News, 3/16/2009

Hawaii Supreme Court rules Superferry law unconstitutional by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/16/2009

City says little security risk in rail by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/11/2009

Senate rejects bill to divert city transit tax revenue to state Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2009

Lawmakers would rob Oahu to fill treasury Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/9/2009

Kamehameha Schools urges that Honolulu rail be at ground level-Calls proposed elevated rail system a 'visual blight' that will increase noise, crime by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/8/2009

Senate panel approves raiding transit fund by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/6/2009

Senators say Hawaii transit projects getting $44 million in stimulus funds Honolulu Advertiser, 3/5/2009

Rail-tax collections up 26%, to $12.9M by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/23/2009

Honolulu hopes $1B will cover overruns in rail-transit costs-Some call for partners in private sector to help if project costs spiral by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2009

Senate delays action on Hawaii Superferry Honolulu Advertiser, 2/19/2009

Special law for Superferry may be extended AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/19/2009

Superferry resumes service with ‘special offer’ The Maui News, 2/18/2009

Superferry to resume Honolulu-Maui service tomorrow Honolulu Advertiser, 2/17/2009

Plans needed to put TheBoat on course Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/17/2009

Hawaii Transportation Expert: 'Keeping The City's TheBoat Going is All Wet' by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 2/17/2009

Analysis Highlights Problems with the City & County of Honolulu Rail Plan  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 2/16/2009

High subsidies may scuttle Hawaii's ferry-Critics say commuter ferry should be cut to help balance city budget by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/15/2009

Honolulu’s 'Train to Nowhere' by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 2/10/2009

Reviewing Oahu's Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 2/10/2009

Details coming on rail impact-Environmental review process requires city to respond on issues by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2009

Court denies group's appeal against Superferry on Kauai by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/7/2009

City Opens Bidding for First 6.5 Miles of the Honolulu's Rail Project Hawaii Reporter, 2/6/2009

City seeks bids for rail line's first phase Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/6/2009

Rail's $5 Billion Price Tag Too Hefty for Oahu Taxpayers In Tough Economic Times by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 2/5/2009

Bidding opens on $5.3B rail project-First contract worth up to $600M covers design, construction of 6.5 miles by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/5/2009

City accepting bids for first phase of rail project by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/4/2009

Airport route makes sense for rail line Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/1/2009

New rail route OK'd-Salt Lake residents feel betrayed by the diversion to the airport by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/29/2009

Council changes transit route to serve airport-Abandoning Salt Lake rail line will add $220 million to cost by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2009

Council picks airport route for Honolulu rail Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2009

Shift in rail route requested-Judge cites security as reason to divert train from federal building by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2009

Read the Rail Study and Comment so City Can Design the Best System  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 1/27/2009

Hawaii transit tax raked in $300 million-Latest figures may boost calls to use the money to help balance state budget by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2009

Lawmakers to discuss transit project impacts Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2009

Ferry costs still climbing-Unclear if company or state footing $5M bill on unbudgeted work by Christie Wilson Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/25/2009

Mayor critical of idea to dip into transit tax by Bob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/24/2009

Tax, fee hikes for state traffic plan fuel concerns from drivers by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 1/23/2009

State Unveils Six-Year $4 Billion Highway Modernization Plan-Projects will "Save Lives, Save Time, Save Money" by Russell Pang, Hawaii Reporter, 1/23/2009

$4 billion of roadwork ahead-A bill would raise fees and gas taxes when the job market is better by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2009

Highway plan includes $578.9 million for Maui by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 1/23/2009

Bid to short-circuit rail tax puts jobs, funds at risk Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2009

Use of rail fund worth a look, Hanabusa says-Some state lawmakers join city officials in rejecting the proposal by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2009

City balks at raid on rail tax-Plan is a 'money grab' by state officials, says managing director by Peter Boylan and Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2009

Lingle administration may seek 'sin' tax hikes, siphon transit tax for year Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2009

Afternoon ferry service on TheBoat canceled Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2009

Half of rail subcontracts go to PR, lobbying firms-Deals worth $895,000 awarded by Arizona firm overseeing project by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2009

Switch to airport rail route looks near by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2009

Limited electricity outages won't strand rail passengers by Jim Dunn and Harvey Berlinere, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/16/2009

Council panel wants airport rail route Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2009

Superferry out of service for dry dock Feb. 2 -17 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/15/2009

Solutions to Oahu's Traffic Gridlock First Formulated at the University of Hawaii, but Take Political Will, Funding, to Implement-Kudos to Governor Lingle and DOT Director Brennon Morioka for Yesterday Launching Major Traffic Relief Projects for the Island  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 1/13/2009

Hawaii Superferry Announces Annual Maintenance Dates for Drydocking of the Alakai by Lori Abe, Hawaii Reporter, 1/13/2009

Alakai to enter dry dock-The shutdown will take place Feb. 2-17 for maintenance work by Kristin Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/13/2009

Superferry to be in dry dock for weeks The Maui News, 1/13/2009

Superferry schedules drydocking for Feb. 2-17 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/13/2009

Dept. of Transportation unveils traffic-reducing projects by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 1/12/2009

Major Traffic Congestion Relief Projects Planned for Oahu Motorists-Afternoon Contraflow Lane and Widened Middle Street Merge to Significantly Improve H-1 Traffic Flow by Russell Pang, Hawaii Reporter, 1/12/2009

Superferry to be in dry dock Feb. 2 to 17 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/12/2009

Hawaii to unveil 2 plans to deal with H-1 traffic Honolulu Advertiser, 1/11/2009

4 new rail contracts to cost $1B by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/11/2009

Pending court ruling on ferry overshadows environmental review Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/11/2009

Superferry draft EIS contains few surprises by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 1/9/2009

Superferry report lists concerns-Some questions that were raised have been resolved, the report states by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/9/2009

Study reveals ups, downs of ferry-related harbor projects-Draft EIS says most negative impacts can be mitigated by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/9/2009

Document outlines impact of interisland ferry service by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 1/8/2009

Hawaii Superferry Comments of Draft Environmental Impact Statement by Lori Abe, Hawaii Reporter, 1/8/2009

EIS reveals impacts from upgrades of harbors for use by Superferry, others Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2009

BREAKING NEWS — Superferry Draft EIS finds significant impacts (Kauai) by Coco Zickos, The Garden Island, 1/8/2009

More Debt for Oahu Taxpayers?-Covering the Cost of Oahu's Multi-Billion Rail Project in Tough Economic Times by George Berish, Hawaii Reporter, 1/7/2009

Phoenix rail offers look into future for Honolulu Honolulu Advertiser, 1/5/2009

Group aims to impeach Hannemann over rail by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/3/2009

Honolulu rail enters defining year that could reshape plan, route-Environmental study, route debate may delay schedule, increase cost by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/3/2009

Task force proposes Superferry extension by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/3/2009

Honolulu transit tax revenues plummet by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/30/2008

Rail Transit: Are we Creating New Life or Resuscitating a Dinosaur? (part 2 of 2)  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 12/29/2008

Proposed Honolulu Rail Not Done Deal by GrassrootInstitute.org, Hawaii Reporter, 12/26/2008

Rail Transit: Are we Creating New Life or Resuscitating a Dinosaur? (part 1 of 2)  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 12/26/2008

State has been lax in support of city transportation projects by Wayne Y. Yoshioka, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/26/2008

Debate on rail details not over-Public comments range from noise concerns to impact on environment by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/25/2008

Oahu landowners bracing for rail-Some worry they won't be fairly compensated for property in its path by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/22/2008

TheBoat cancels some sailings for today, tomorrow Honolulu Advertiser, 12/22/2008

State leaders' bungling led to Superferry mess Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/20/2008

Honolulu's Steel on Steel Rail Project a Boondoggle for the People and Environment-Still time to comment on the city's Draft Environmental Impact Statement by Hawaii’s 1,000 Friends, Hawaii Reporter, 12/19/2008

High court hears challenge to Superferry's operations-A lawyer representing environmental groups says Act 2 circumvents essential state laws by Ken Kobayashi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/19/2008

Intent of EIS relief for ferry debated-Supreme Court hears arguments on whether law applies only to firm by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/19/2008

Audio Recording of Hawaii Superferry Supreme Court Oral Arguments (mp3) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/18/2008

Hawaii State Audit: State Officials Made Inadequate Harbor Improvements and Wasted Taxpayer Resources When Preparing Harbor for Hawaii Superferry by Marion Higa, Hawaii Reporter, 12/18/2008

Rail public comment period extended Honolulu Advertiser, 12/18/2008

TheBoat cancels three voyages today Honolulu Advertiser, 12/18/2008

Live Blog of HAWSCT Superferry Oral Arguments (Dec. 18, 2008) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/18/2008

Auditor slams state on Superferry-A report depicts an aversion to making the company conform to legal requirements by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/18/2008

Auditor critical of ferry-Act 2 may have hurt environmental laws; cost to state unclear by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/18/2008

Hawaii state auditor criticizes Superferry exemption law-Allowing ship to sail without EIS sets risky precedent, auditor says by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/18/2008

Audit faults Superferry legislation Honolulu Advertiser, 12/17/2008

TheBoat cancels 2nd morning, afternoon trips Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/17/2008

Live Blogging The HAWSCT Superferry Oral Arguments 12.18.08 by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/17/2008

More Superferry Round 2 Briefs by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/17/2008

Hawaii Superferry Supreme Court Briefs by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/15/2008

Read the Rail Study and Comment so City & County of Honolulu Can Design the Best System  by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 12/12/2008

Local Organizations Concerned with Proposed Honolulu Rail Making Their Voices Heard During Draft Environmental Impact Statement Process by Bobbie Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 12/11/2008

Transit tax nets state less this year-Tough economy has surcharge collection down nearly $2 million by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/11/2008

Mayor, rail supporters outspent opponents by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/9/2008

Hawaii Superferry's interisland service depends on court ruling-Service may be halted if high court rules against law that let ship operate by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/9/2008

Some Options for Hawaii Architects Who Dislike Traditional Elevated Rail by Panos Prevedouros, Hawaii Reporter, 12/8/2008

Bill empowers city to control rail contracts-The change would give administrators procurement powers for the $4 billion plan by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/8/2008

Only 10 testify at rail hearing-First of five public meetings ends a mere 31 minutes after start by Will Hoover Honolulu Advertiser, 12/7/2008

City holds first public hearing on mass transit by Roger Mari, KHNL8 News, 12/6/2008

Meeting on Oahu rail transit plan draws handful of residents Honolulu Advertiser, 12/6/2008

Build Downtown-Pearl City rail link first, Hawaii official urges-Councilman says Kapolei-Waipahu route isn't as practical by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2008

Public has until Jan. 7 to weigh in on proposed rail system by Will Hoover Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2008

City closer to getting rail proposal power-Committee passes bill that would take council out of bidding process by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/4/2008

More movement in Honolulu's transit system by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL8 News, 12/3/2008

Council must avoid needless rail contract delays Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/3/2008

Council mulls rail questions-Main issue is if city can solicit bids to start the project's construction by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/3/2008

Make sure you get the rail system you want by Panos Prevedouros, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/2/2008

New California Law: You Shall Live Near Transit by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 11/28/2008

How Realistic Are Honolulu's Population Growth Estimates Being Used to Justify Rail Project? by Dale Evans, Hawaii Reporter, 11/28/2008

1st hearing on rail statement Dec. 6 Honolulu Advertiser, 11/27/2008

Salt Lake a better choice than airport for rail route by Romy M. Cachola, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/26/2008

TheBoat won't offer service on Thanksgiving Honolulu Advertiser, 11/25/2008

City holds high-capacity transit corridor project hearings KHNL8 News, 11/24/2008

Honolulu plans public hearings on rail EIS Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/24/2008

Rail hearings start with Kapolei meeting Honolulu Advertiser, 11/24/2008

Highway money may go to mass transit (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 11/21/2008

Public hearings set on Oahu rail EIS Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2008

City delays action on rail route-Committee to discuss changing Salt Lake line to airport in January by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2008

Airport route in the lead despite procedural delay by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/21/2008

Decision on Oahu rail route delayed Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2008

Proposal for Honolulu's mass transit system stalls in committee by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 11/20/2008

Rail route to airport seen as better for Honolulu economy-Impact study finds less redevelopment in Salt Lake option by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2008

City politics roughens the road to rail transit by Cynthia Oi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/19/2008

More of Mufi’s Rail Deceptions by Rick Hamada, MidWeek, 11/19/2008

Reroute the rail transit line through Honolulu Airport Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/17/2008

Rail route changes trigger harsh words-Weighing the airport path over Salt Lake sparks allegations of political flip-flopping by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/17/2008

Best route for Hawaii rail still unclear-Study points to pros, cons of airport, Salt Lake, with neither one a clear winner by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2008

Switch to airport rail route could come sooner by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2008

Equal Time? An Undemocratic Rail 'Information' Session at the Blaisdell by Kristian Somi, Hawaii Reporter, 11/13/2008

City Council gets behind new airport route for rail-Mayor washes hands over rail route as Council pushes airport segment by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/13/2008

Effort to change rail route advances-City Council favors airport station over Salt Lake by 7-1 vote by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/13/2008

City council plans to reroute rail to airport by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 11/12/2008

Protecting ancient Native Hawaiian gravesites from rail by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 11/12/2008

Airport rail route gets early approval Honolulu Advertiser, 11/12/2008

Rail route tour will focus on archaeological impact Honolulu Advertiser, 11/12/2008

Salt Lake split over rail line-Residents share pros, cons of placing route in community, vs. airport by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/10/2008

Voters on route drive rail victory by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/10/2008

Superferry update-Questions remain unanswered at Kawaihae meeting (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 11/10/2008

Geography played key role in Hawaii rail vote-Proximity to proposed route led to greatest levels of support for project by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/10/2008

Waikiki to the airport? Not by train by Joe Gedan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/9/2008

A few things to think about after the 'yes' vote on rail by Bernard LaPorte, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/9/2008

Ferry fund is going dry with cost to repair docking barge-Harbors official looks at options; some blame issue on lack of EIS (Maui) by Edwin Tanji, The Maui News, 11/8/2008

Pathway is clear for rail transit essential to Honolulu Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/8/2008

Superferry ‘realignments’ cost two top executives their jobs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2008

Superferry barge repairs to cost state $414,284-DOT hopes to expedite work to stop 'potential' disaster at Maui harbor by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/7/2008

Council reconsiders rail route to airport-Romy Cachola says Salt Lake residents have been betrayed by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/7/2008

Reroute dismays Salt Lake-Area council member accuses colleagues of deceiving constituents by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/7/2008

Council must realign rail to include airport link Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/6/2008

Honolulu City Council may consider airport rail stop by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/6/2008

Honolulu city council members call for rail route change by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 11/6/2008

Honolulu rail might be rerouted to airport-Vote could influence council to renege on route through Salt Lake by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/6/2008

How rail can impact many residents and business owners by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 11/5/2008

Pigs Can Fly and Rail is Good for Hawaii - Right? by Daniel Douglass, Hawaii Reporter, 11/5/2008

Oahu voters support rail Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/5/2008

Rail rolls to victory on ballot by Ken Kobayashi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/5/2008

Voters on Oahu say 'yes' to rail by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/5/2008

Rail vote wins 51% to 46% Honolulu Advertiser, 11/5/2008

Time to get rolling on rail transit project Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/5/2008

Rail groups closely watch results by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 11/5/2008

Election’s Done, But Not Rail Plan by Rick Hamada, MidWeek, 11/5/2008

Honolulu rail project passes KHNL8 News, 11/4/2008

Volunteers trek across the city to sway votes for rail KHNL8 News, 11/4/2008

Oahu rail question elicits strong responses Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2008

Honolulu rail project winning support in early returns Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2008

Many Oahu Small Businesses Will Be Negatively Impacted by Mufi Hannemann’s Proposed Rail Transit System by Ann Kobayashi, Hawaii Reporter, 11/4/2008

Finally, the City & County of Honolulu Admits That with the Proposed Rail Built, Traffic Will Be Far Worse Than it is Today by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 11/4/2008

Real Insight on Honolulu Rail - Not in Time for the Election by Randal O'Toole, Hawaii Reporter, 11/4/2008

Homeowners fear impact of system by Rosemarie Bernardo, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/4/2008

Price rises, but rail is still on track, city says-Adding Waikiki, UH and the airport to the system will require additional financing by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/4/2008

City OK'd for next phase of rail system-Approval a big step forward in obtaining federal funding by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2008

Rail Has Big Cost, Tiny Benefit for Oahu Drivers by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 11/3/2008

Oahu residents explain why they support rail by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 10/3/2008

Proposed 19-Mile Rail for Oahu: Bottom Line Benefit is 1 Percent Increase in Transit Trips by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 11/3/2008

Rail Transit As Planned Will Change Our Island Lifestyle Forever by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 11/3/2008

Hawaii rail transit cost now at least $4.34B-Kobayashi wanted news out sooner, accuses city of 'manipulating' data by Sean Hao and Suzanne Roig, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/3/2008

Salt Lake residents prepare for rail system by Roger Mari, KHNL8 News, 11/3/2008

Rail to alter landscape-An environmental impact study reveals several dozen homes and firms will be displaced by a transit project by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/3/2008

Kobayashi rails against city for timing of report by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/3/2008

Clearing Up Myths About Hawaii Eminent Domain Law and the Rail by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 11/2/2008

Rail costs for full route jump to between $4.28 billion and $5.34 billion by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/2/2008

Lessons from the Past: Oahu Doesn't Need Rail for Development and Economic Opportunities to Flourish by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 11/2/2008

Steel Rail Will Win Voters' Support in Tuesday's Election by Bob Jones, Hawaii Reporter, 11/2/2008

City Releases Rail Draft EIS, But Critics Are Outraged Over Delay by Hawaii Reporter, 11/2/2008

City releases entire EIS draft for rail Honolulu Advertiser, 11/2/2008

City releases full environmental impact statement on proposed rail transit project KHNL8 News, 11/2/2008

Superferry draft EIS delayed-Undisclosed operational changes cited for missing October deadline by Edwin Tanji, The Maui News, 11/2/2008

Rail foes, backers launch final push-Transit supporters have a party while opponents muster a few sign-wavers by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/2/2008

D-Day Draws Nigh For Honolulu Rail, Condemnations by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 11/2/2008

Pro-rail holds 5-1 spending advantage-7 groups poured $592K into ads urging support from voters on Tuesday by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/2/2008

Hawaii Superferry report delayed AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/2/2008

Superferry report hit with delay-A draft environmental impact statement is due out next year Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/1/2008

Go rail go ... or no, rail, no?-Anti- and pro-rail groups rally to reach voters regarding the ballot measure by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/1/2008

Rail study doesn't list all affected properties by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/1/2008

Rail impact on homes by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 10/31/2008

Architects Concerned City’s Current Elevated Rail Plan Along Nimitz Highway Through the Downtown Core and Historic Chinatown Will Isolate the City from Honolulu’s Extraordinary Waterfront by American Institute of Architects - Honolulu, Hawaii Reporter, 10/31/2008

Initial Comments on the City's Released Draft Environmental Impact Summary by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 10/31/2008

Kobayashi Calls for Immediate Release of Draft EIS-"Facts" in EIS Executive Summary Mis-inform, Mislead Public by Donovan Dela Cruz, Hawaii Reporter, 10/31/2008

Draft EIS underscores how rail can benefit O'ahu Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2008

Superferry adjusts service-Different rates, schedule readied for fall The Maui News, 10/31/2008

Part of Honolulu rail transit study released-Inflation has hiked price $200M; foes demand full details by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2008

City releases portion of rail report-A newly released city report predicts that the final cost of the rail transit plan will reach $5 billion by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2008

Part of rail project report revealed by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 10/30/2008

Critics blast city for not immediately releasing new Honolulu transit study Honolulu Advertiser, 10/30/2008

City raises rail cost estimate by $200M by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/30/2008

Where Have All Hawaii's Jitney's Gone? by Ken Schoolland, Hawaii Reporter, 10/30/2008

Grassroot Institute Exposes City-Backed Misinformation on Rail by Tom McAuliffe, Hawaii Reporter, 10/30/2008

EIS: Rail will cut Honolulu traffic 20% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/30/2008

Officials: Rail study out in a 'few days'-Kobayashi says voters deserve information before Tuesday election by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/30/2008

New study on rail could be out soon by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2008

Superferry put on hold-Company will delay Big Island run for a year; economic concerns cited by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 10/29/2008

Hawaii Superferry postpones Big Island service-CEO says company will focus on Maui-Oahu business by AP, The Maui News, 10/29/2008

Ugly, Expensive Rail Won’t Fix Traffic Problems by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 10/29/2008

Two council candidates split on rail by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2008

Honolulu mayoral candidates air transit differences in debate-Hannemann blasts EzWay plan; Kobayashi claims rail is too risky by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2008

Draft EIS for rail could come before election by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2008

City seeks $18M refund of transit tax windfall-State's administrative fee exceeds cost of collecting revenues by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2008

Superferry holds off on Big Island service-Tuesday sailings to Maui also cut because of economic concerns by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2008

Superferry delays Big Isle service-Economic slump sidelines ferry to Big Isle by Kristin Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/29/2008

Honolulu Transportation: Solutions, Not Slogans by Michael Schneider, Hawaii Reporter, 10/28/2008

Hawaii Superferry holds off on launch of Big Island service for one year by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/28/2008

Superferry pushes back second ship service by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 10/28/2008

2nd Hawaii Superferry ‘on hold’ Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/28/2008

Mass transit likely to drive mayoral debate by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/28/2008

Proposed Oahu Steel Rail System Could Bankrupt Our City-Please vote no on charter number 4 this November election by Stop Rail Now, Hawaii Reporter, 10/27/2008

City's Draft EIS for Rail Not Being Released Until After the Election-Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Will Hold Public Briefing with Stop Rail Now and City to Discuss the Issues by Marian Yasuda, Hawaii Reporter, 10/27/2008

Hawaii Would Benefit from Rail by Pamela Tatro, Hawaii Reporter, 10/26/2008

Support for Hawaii rail transit declines-Latest poll shows support slipping to 51%, opposition rising to 43% since July by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2008

Transit system faces ultimatum on Nov. 4 ballot by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2008

Crisis could trigger big public transit payments USA Today, 10/25/2008

Mayor's Misuse of Taxpayer Funds to Promote His Rail Project Before the Election is Deeply Disturbing by Ann Kobayashi, Hawaii reporter, 10/24/2008

EzWay not the answer; rail remains best choice Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/24/2008

City rail campaign unfair, feds told by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/24/2008

City's Response to Email Series Between Hawaii Reporter and FTA Officials by Elisa Yadao, Hawaii Reporter, 10/23/2008

Stop Rail Now reports city to the feds by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2008

Steel on Steel Rail System Not Appropriate for Oahu's Diamond Shaped Terrain by David K. Wong, Hawaii Reporter, 10/23/2008

Honolulu traffic congestion worst in nation despite drop in driving-Driving reduced across U.S.; L.A. rated as 2nd most congested city by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2008

FTA Says City Not Required to Advertise Its Pro-Rail Position Hawaii Reporter, 10/22/2008

Candidates pitch transit solutions by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/22/2008

City ending rail transit advertising campaign by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2008

Challenging the City & County of Honolulu's Rail Proposal and Propaganda-Oahu's Tax Collections Way Under What City Hoped to Collect to Fund Rail Project; Former Governor Ben Cayetano Decries City Rail Promotion; New City Rail Advocacy Ad Supposed to 'Educate' Us Really Misleads Public by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 10/20/2008

Anti-rail group pushes for equal time Honolulu Advertiser, 10/20/2008

Give OK to rail transit Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/20/2008

Transit allows communities to control future growth by Dean Uchida, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/19/2008

Projects along Hawaii rail route stay the course despite economy-Poor economy could change development plans in station areas by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/19/2008

Hannemann’s Statements Indicate His Manipulation of FTA Process-Mufi playing shellgames with millions of taxpayer dollars according to Kobayashi by Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Hawaii Reporter, 10/18/2008

Rail foes' strategies running on flat tires by David Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/18/2008

Counting down to Honolulu's rail ballot initiative by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 10/17/2008

Rail support sidetracked at meeting-Some say a public forum led them to change their position by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/17/2008

The Real Cost of Honolulu's Rail GET Increase-GET Increase to Result in an Estimated 6,000 Jobs Lost by Tom McAuliffe, Hawaii Reporter, 10/17/2008

Some Federal Funding for Honolulu Rail Likely, But Not 100 Percent Guaranteed, Oberstar's Spokesman Says Hawaii Reporter, 10/16/2008

State Supreme Court to hear Superferry appeal-Legality of state’s environmental exemption key issue by Edwin Tanji, The Maui News, 10/16/2008

Kobayashi's last-minute bus-system plan is unrealistic Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/16/2008

Funding uncertain for Kobayashi's $2.5B Oahu highway plan by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2008

Mayoral rivals spar on mass transit by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/16/2008

Kobayashi's Transportation Plan Meets with Harsh, but Predictable Criticism from Mayor Hannemann and Congressman Abercrombie-Kobayashi Maintains Her Plan is The Best for Oahu Hawaii Reporter, 10/15/2008

Hannemann, Kobayashi debate mass transit Honolulu Advertiser, 10/15/2008

$2.5B estimate for Kobayashi's mass-transit plan-Mayor Hannemann's campaign criticizes it as badly thought-out by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/15/2008

Kobayashi proposes elevated EzWay highway for Oahu-Proposal calls for new roads, 15-mile elevated guideway with 3 lanes by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/15/2008

High court takes ferry appeal-Groups seek end to law that let ship run before environmental review by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/15/2008

State Supreme Court to hear Superferry law challenge by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/14/2008

City's rail transit plan is topic of St. Andrew forums Honolulu Advertiser, 10/14/2008

City distributing rail transit brochure Honolulu Advertiser, 10/14/2008

Attacks in rail debate intensify-Sides accuse each other of misleading public on federal aid for system by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/14/2008

FTA to Stop Rail Now: Federal Funding for Honolulu Rail Not Guaranteed by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 10/13/2008

Rail opponents and supporters fighting over funding for rail by Paul Drewes, KHNL8 News, 10/13/2008

Federal money for rail is uncertain, Cayetano and Stop Rail say by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2008

Just the facts on Honolulu transit-Whether train system is worth building hangs on variety of issues by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/12/2008

Carpenters Union backs rail with cash-7,800-member group spent $50K last month on pro-rail advertising by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/11/2008

'Yes' on transit signals a vote for preferred future Editorial, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/10/2008

Community meetings planned on rail transit project Honolulu Advertiser, 10/10/2008

Honolulu Mayor's Full Proposed Rail System Will Cost $7 Billion, Not $4 Billion As He Claims by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 10/9/2008

TheBoat morning, afternoon trips on schedule for Friday Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/9/2008

Burial council will tour rail transit route Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/8/2008

Stop Rail Now brakes legal fight-The anti-rail group will focus on educating voters on rail transit by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/8/2008

Honolulu Transportation: City Should Replace TheBoat with TheFerry by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 10/7/2008

Stop Rail Now Initiates Final Push to Defeat Mayor's Steel Wheel on Steel Rail Plan for Honolulu by Bobbie Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 10/6/2008

TheBoat cancels some trips this week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/6/2008

The Smart Road Scam by Jerry Werner and Peter Samuel, Hawaii Reporter, 10/6/2008

Voting procedure favors rail AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/6/2008

TheBoat cancels 2nd morning, 2nd afternoon sailings Honolulu Advertiser, 10/6/2008

Update on Hawaii rail cost may not come in time to help voters-Cost update, impact on environment reports may miss Nov. 4 vote by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/5/2008

Stop Rail brings the noise by Suzanne Roig, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/4/2008

Federal Support for Rail is Tiny - Rail Study Cost for Oahu Rail is Exorbitant by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 10/3/2008

Transit funds pilikia by Joe Gedan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/3/2008

A Multi-Billion Rail? The City Can't Even Fill TheBoat by Geoffrey Paterson AIA, Hawaii Reporter, 10/1/2008

Honolulu Rail in Honolulu Will Not be Green by John Brizdle, Hawaii Reporter, 10/1/2008

Second Superferry in water on budget; sea trials follow AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/1/2008

Kobayashi turns against train transit plan for Honolulu-'We can't afford it' in slowing economy, says mayoral candidate by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/1/2008

Second Superferry on budget and ahead of schedule for Hawaii delivery AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/30/2008

Second Superferry nearing sea trials Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/30/2008

Save Honolulu: Vote 'No' on Steel on Steel Charter Question by Bobbie Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 9/30/2008

Mayor optimistic on isle economy-But election opponent Kobayashi warns of more taxes to fund rail by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/30/2008

Stop Rail Now says it will focus on education Honolulu Advertiser, 9/30/2008

Tax take for Hawaii rail system shrinks along with economy-Slowdown has caused collections to decline during past 2 months by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/28/2008

Rail funds should hold in crisis-Consultant says federal backing remains strong despite financial chaos by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/25/2008

Court derails ballot initiative-Stop Rail Now ponders high court foray in wake of defeat by Ken Kobayashi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/24/2008

Stop Rail Now Goes to Court for a Ruling on Number of Required Signatures; Gets Shot Down Because of Alleged Ballot Printing Schedule Needs by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 9/24/2008

Court rejects Stop Rail Now's plea for Honolulu balloting by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/24/2008

Appeals court denies Stop Rail Now bid to place ordinance on ballot Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2008

Superferry, state share duty to protect resources Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2008

The City's TheBoat to Nowhere-One hour 43 Minute Door-to-Door Commute Exceeds Time and Cost of 37 Minute Bus Ride by Kristian Somi and Wendy Fujimoto, Hawaii Reporter, 9/23/2008

Tampa El Going Great, Underlines Case for All Electronic Toll Collection by TollRoad News, Hawaii Reporter, 9/23/2008

Court ruling on anti-rail measure expected today-Appeals panel will decide if ordinance goes to voters Nov. 4 by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2008

Clock ticks on rail issue-A group presses its case to get its question on November's ballot by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/23/2008

Rail debate heard in Hawaii Supreme Court by Tracy Gladden, KHNL8 News, 9/22/2008

Fate of Honolulu rail system placed in hands of voters-Ballot issue boils down to whether people want transit or more roads by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/22/2008

Analysis: Rail was on voters' minds by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/21/2008

Rail issue driving race for mayor by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/20/2008

Hawaii Superferry to use night-vision technology AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/20/2008

Superferry to add night-vision gear-Residents cite amounts of fish, opihi being seized by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 9/20/2008

Anti-rail group simulates train’s noise in Kakaako Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/20/2008

City Releases Rail Advertising and Promotion Expenditures-Advertisements and Public Relations Cost Detailed for Nearly Half-a-Million Dollars; Council Members Question Whether Ads Are Legal by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 9/19/2008

Train noise without a train ran through the street by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 9/19/2008

Eminent Domain and the Eighth Commandment by Professor Ken Schoolland, Hawaii Reporter, 9/18/2008

Stop Rail Now Gets its Day In the Intermediate Court of Appeals-Hearing is set for Monday; Public encouraged to attend by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 9/17/2008

Hot Lanes Are Not a Cheaper Option for Oahu by Bill Brennan, Hawaii Reporter, 9/17/2008

Rail Rules In The Mayoral Race by Rick Hamada, MidWeek, 9/17/2008

High Occupancy and Toll (HOT) Lanes Benefit Everyone by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 9/16/2008

The Big Lie in the KGMB 9 News Mayoral Debate: 'The HOT Lanes Were Studied' by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 9/16/2008

Honolulu Cannot Afford a Multi-Billion Dollar Project of Any Kind - Including a Rail by Stop Rail Now, Hawaii Reporter, 9/16/2008

Stop Rail appeals Circuit Court ruling Honolulu Advertiser, 9/16/2008

How Honolulu Property Tax Bills Will Rise With Fixed Rail by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 9/15/2008

Honolulu Rail Wrap Up - September 15, 2008-Rail Route Changed to Run Down Ala Wai Boulevard; Boston's Notorious Big Dig is Cheaper Per Capita than Oahu's Rail Line; The Biggest Lie of the Mayoral Debate from Mufi Hannemann, "We studied HOT lanes; Think Tech's Jay Fidell is Taken for a Ride; Hannemann Dodges Panos Prevedouros’ Question During Mayor Debate; Rail Funds in Doubt as Trust Fund Goes Broke; And Finally … For Those of You Who Read Your Daily Newspapers Online by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 9/15/2008

Is Bombardier's Steel on Steel Rail the Only Choice for Honolulu? by Mark Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 9/15/2008

3 major contracts for Oahu rail project linked to same firm-City downplays dominance by Parsons Brinckerhoff; critics question lack of bids by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/15/2008

Expect ad blitz over rail question-Supporters and critics of transit plan focusing on winning over voters by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/15/2008

Second-Generation HOT Lanes Add New Capacity by Robert W. Poole, Jr., Hawaii Reporter, 9/12/2008

Hawaii’s Sound Identity Will Be Marred by Rail by Gloria Garvey, Hawaii Reporter, 9/12/2008

HOT Lanes Not the Answer for Honolulu's Traffic Problems by Michael Schneider, Hawaii Reporter, 9/12/2008

Rail EIS release date still October by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/11/2008

10 Myths About Oahu's Plans for Rail Transit by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 9/9/2008

It's Time HotLanes Are an Option for Honolulu Commuters by John Brizdle, Hawaii Reporter,  9/9/2008

City's Taxpayer-Funded Ads and Local Media Coverage on Rail: 'Public Education' or Bias and Propaganda? by Dale Evans, Hawaii Reporter, 9/9/2008

TheBoat cancels service again Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/9/2008

Council Debates Taxpayer Funds Used to Advocate for Mayor's Rail Project by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 9/8/2008

Mechanical problems halt Oahu ferry runs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/8/2008

Survey: Public transit pressures could hurt riders by Emily Bazar, USA TODAY, 9/8/2008

Court backs ban on Superferry protestors by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 9/8/2008

Can We Get 80 Percent Federal Funding for Honolulu HOT Lanes? by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 9/8/2008

Coast Guard's Superferry Security Zone Upheld by Mark Murakami, Hawaiianoceanlaw.com, 9/6/2008

Getting a Rail Question on the Ballot Not the End of the Line for Stop Rail Now's Efforts by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 9/6/2008

Stop Rail Now Moves Forward, Despite Three Major Blows by Courts and Clerk by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 9/5/2008

Riding Hawaii’s Gravy Train by Laura Brown, Hawaii Reporter, 9/5/2008

9th Circuit: No First Amendment, NEPA Violation in Kauai Superferry Protest by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 9/5/2008

Hawaii Superferry offers fall fare special Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/5/2008

TheBoat cancels two trips this afternoon Honolulu Advertiser, 9/5/2008

TheBoat cancels Friday afternoon trip Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/5/2008

Voters should support rail transit’s completion Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/5/2008

A Good Way to Spend Five Billion in Honolulu by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 9/4/2008

Mass transit drives first mayoral forum by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 9/4/2008

Anti-rail group’s effort denied by courts, clerk by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/4/2008

Stop Rail Now petition rejected by city, Hawaii Supreme Court-Transit question will get on ballot anyway as different version by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/4/2008

Supreme Court rejects Stop Rail Now's effort to save election ballot measure-Group already said it doesn't have enough signatures to meet court standard Honolulu Advertiser, 9/3/2008

Stop Rail Now petition won't make it on November ballot by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 9/3/2008

City Has No Back Up for Honolulu Rail Project by Dale Evans, Hawaii Reporter, 9/3/2008

City asks input on rail-transit contracts by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/3/2008

Deadline hits for city to vet anti-rail petition by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/3/2008

Clerk to say today if rail ballot issue passes muster Honolulu Advertiser, 9/3/2008

Why We Must Vote On The Rail Plan by Rick Hamada, Midweek, 9/3/2008

Rail opponents announce milestone accomplishment by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 9/2/2008

Voters Need Honest Information When it Comes to Deciding on the Train Project by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 9/2/2008

The Last Word on Rail Transit by Michael Schneider, Hawaii Reporter,  9/2/2008

We ask McCain, and he answers on issues of rail, Hawaiians, oil Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/31/2008

Delay in Hawaii rail-transit progress will cost millions-Some delays already — and any slowdowns ahead will cost millions by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/31/2008

Eminent Domain and the Holy Rail: "Dear Homeowner" Letters in the Mail? by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/29/2008

Honolulu notifying landowners in way of planned rail route-City starts to mail letters; won't disclose affected properties until October by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/29/2008

Superferry offers discounts on local ag products Honolulu Advertiser, 8/29/2008

Battle of Ideas: Wrong again, Mike Schneider; Honolulu's Project IS Heavy Rail  by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter,  8/29/2008

Battle of Ideas: Panos Prevedouros, Wrong Again by Michael Schneider, Hawaii Reporter,  8/29/2008

Once Again – Correcting Incorrect Information on Hot Lanes by Michael Schneider, Hawaii Reporter,  8/28/2008

Parsons Brinckerhoff Get's It Right, Worldwide, Except for Honolulu by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 8/28/2008

Farm Bureaus partner with Hawaii Superferry KHNL8 News, 8/28/2008

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation and Maui County Farm Bureau Announce Partnership With Hawaii Superferry-Hawaii Superferry’s Island Agricultural Product Discount Program provides 30 percent discount for transport of locally made and manufactured goods by Alan Takemoto, Hawaii Reporter, 8/28/2008

Superferry offers deal to isle merchants Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/28/2008

Hawaii Superferry, farm bureaus offering discounts Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/28/2008

Toll Roads Charge Only Those Who Use Them by Tom Berg, Hawaii Reporter,  8/27/2008

A Better, Cheaper Plan Than Rail by Jerry Coffee, MidWeek, 8/27/2008

Another rail poll, similar results-59 percent of voters in People's Pulse survey back $3.7 billion project Honolulu Advertiser, 8/27/2008

Rail is Incompatible with Hawaii’s Brand by Gloria Garvey and Brook Gramann, Hawaii Reporter, 8/26/2008

Transit Tour of Our Town by Melvin Ah Ching, Hawaii Reporter, 8/26/2008

Anti-rail signature issue back to court Honolulu Advertiser, 8/26/2008

Update from Stop Rail Now - August 25, 2008 by Bobbie Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 8/25/2008

Gathering marks one year of 'ferry-free' Kauai by Diana Leone, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/25/2008

‘Ferry-free Kaua‘i’ celebrated-But some residents call for ship’s return by Michael Levine, The Garden Island, 8/25/2008

Superferry taking steps for a Kaua‘i return Opinion, The Garden Island, 8/24/2008

Superferry officials talk of possible return by Michael Levine, The Garden Island, 8/24/2008

Court appeal hangs over Superferry-Three groups are challenging a law that allowed the ship to begin interisland trips by Ken Kobayashi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/24/2008

Rail foes will fight ruling on signatures-Anti-rail activists think they did not collect enough names to meet the requirement Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/23/2008

Stop Rail to take up numbers with court-Question remains over how many valid signatures petition needs Honolulu Advertiser, 8/23/2008

Mayor won't block November rail ballot Honolulu Advertiser, 8/22/2008

Mayor vows to put transit on ballot-Voters will face either a question from the City Council or from Stop Rail Now by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/22/2008

10 Reasons Rail Will Not Work on Oahu by Geoffrey Paterson, Hawaii Reporter, 8/21/2008

Let Honolulu Vote Helps Stop Rail Now in Lawsuit Effort by Bob Kessler and Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 8/21/2008

Council OKs ballot question on transit-Unanimous Council vote would put rail on ballot by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/21/2008

Honolulu City Council votes to put rail transit on ballot-Council's version goes to voters if anti-rail group's petition fails by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/21/2008

City Council votes to put rail on ballot Honolulu Advertiser, 8/20/2008

City council approves resolution to put rail question on November ballot by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 8/20/2008

Citizens Have Had Enough Make-believe, Disneyland-tactics About the Train Project; It's Time for the Truth by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 8/20/2008

Council Should Vote Down City Administration's Proposed Transit Authority by Jeannine Johnson, Hawaii Reporter, 8/20/2008

Hawaii Superferry carries 125,000 riders Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/20/2008

City clerk rushing to certify anti-rail effort by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/20/2008

New York City's Failures Are Honolulu's Future If On the Take Bureaucrats Win Rail by Dan Douglass, Hawaii Reporter, 8/19/2008

City clerk must attend to anti-rail petition by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/19/2008

City Propaganda on Rail -- Hanneman's Fake Facts 7 to 10 out of 10 by Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, Hawaii Reporter, 8/18/2008

Hawaii Superferry To Get Sister Ship by Howard Dashefsky, KHNL8 News, 8/17/2008

Support Rail Transit Responds to Court Decision to Let the Stop Rail Now Petition on the November Ballot by Alicia Maluafiti, Hawaii Reporter, 8/16/2008

Mayor and Council Move to Stifle Democracy (with taxpayer money)! by Paul E. Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 8/15/2008

Judge Sakamoto’s Harsh Words for the City: 'The voice of the people should not be suffocated by erroneous rulings of the law by its own government' by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/15/2008

A Vote for the Stop Rail Initiative is a Vote Against the Rail and for Cars by Bob Jones, Hawaii Reporter, 8/15/2008

Anti-rail effort wins in court-The City Council is considering pulling back on its effort for a charter amendment by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/15/2008