Molasses spill

Honolulu Harbor molasses spill: one year later

In the months since the spill, no lawsuit or fines have been levied against Matson and there is no word on when the company will be held accountable. Read More »

Manjari Fergusson

September 11, 2014 11:15 AM Matson molasses mistake taken to grand jury →

The transportation company responsible for a molasses spill that killed more than 26,000 fish and other marine life in Hawaii said Friday that it had been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury for documents relating to the spill. More at The Associated Press »

October 14, 2013 08:45 AM Molasses spill update

September 23, 2013 08:34 AM What makes the Matson spill different

Analysis

A week after the tragic spill, Matson says it will pay all costs for clean-up. But if the molasses can't be cleaned up, how can the state go about claiming damages from the company? Read More »

Will Caron

September 17, 2013 05:42 PM Matson to pay for cleanup →

Matson Inc. will pay for the cleanup of a 1,400-ton spill of molasses into Honolulu Harbor that killed thousands of fish and other marine life, CEO Matt Cox said Monday. More at Pacific Business News »

September 17, 2013 08:40 AM Matson’s apology and promise →

Matson apologized Thursday for Monday's molasses spill disaster and said the company will not "run from responsibility." More at Hawaii News Now »

September 13, 2013 10:33 AM Fines look imminent for Matson’s spill →

September 12, 2013 08:11 AM