Magazine article from our research archive:

Running aground: why Maui's over-burdened port should make you worry.(Cover story)

Kahului harbor master Stephen Pfister sits with his elbows on his desk in front of an impressive picture window. The sweeping view is of his domain, Maui's commercial port, and the lapping turquoise water beyond. A sand barge gently rocks at Pier 3. A canoe team is paddling rhythmically in the distance. On this bright, sunny day, the view seems to exude a sense of tranquility.

So why has Pfister set up his desk so his back faces the window?

The straight-talking harbor master laughs heartily, and then unconsciously runs his finger over a folded-up piece of paper in his breast pocket. That folded piece of paper is his schedule for arrivals and departures at the port, and ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

See all results. Or, try our Advanced Search.

Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 60 million articles! Access over 3,500 publications with a FREE trial!