Column: PUC must bring balance to interisland cargo rates
Life in Hawaii depends on a strong, reliable interisland shipping network. For 125 years, Young Brothers (YB) has carried that responsibility delivering the supplies that sustain and make daily life possible in our island communities. As the state’s only regulated water carrier, YB operates as a public utility, ensuring essential service to every island. Today, the system that has served Hawaii for generations is under serious financial strain.