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Molasses Spill Sends Matson, State Scrambling

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Molly Solomon
Published September 12, 2013 at 7:33 PM HST
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Hawaii Department of Health officials say more than 2,000 dead fish and marine life have been collected from waters around Honolulu Harbor
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Matson senior executive Vic Angoco points out the pipe where the molasses spill occurred on a map of Pier 52.
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A worker collects more dead fish outside La Mariana Sailing Club
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A DLNR boat crew looks for dead fish and marine life in Keehi Lagoon at Honolulu Harbor

It’s been 4 days since a devastating molasses spill caused by a ruptured pipeline erupted into the waters of Honolulu Harbor, killing thousands of fish and marine life. Matson, the company responsible for the spill, says it's still grappling with a course of action. HPR’s Molly Solomon was there and has this report. 
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Molly Solomon
Molly Solomon joined HPR in May 2012 as an intern for the morning talk show The Conversation. She has since worn a variety of hats around the station, doing everything from board operator to producer.
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