Hawaii Superferry canceled today's roundtrip voyage from Honolulu to Maui due to rough seas, and the outlook for tomorrow is "marginal," according to the company's Web site.

Bad sea conditions have kept the new high-speed interisland ferry tied up at dock since Sunday.

Passengers on canceled sailings will be contacted directly to make alternative arrangements. Voyage status can be checked online at www.hawaiisuperferry.com.

Passengers also may call the Hawaii Superferry reservations center at 877-443-3779 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.

DOE SPOKESMAN KNUDSEN QUITS

Longtime state Department of Education spokesman Greg Knudsen left the agency on Monday and says he plans to pursue other opportunities in communication and international relations.

Knudsen, whose wife is long-time Board of Education member Karen Knudsen, served about 20 years with the DOE, including 15 years as the department's communications director.

"There were some issues that couldn't be resolved. It was the time to leave," Knudsen said yesterday.

Deputy Superintendent Clayton Fujie said it was Knudsen's decision to leave the department.

Communications specialist Sandra Goya will serve as the acting communications director, Fujie said.

APPLY BY FEB. 19 FOR AN INTERNSHIP

The Society of Professional Journalists Hawai'i Chapter is offering summer internships at 15 Hawai'i print and broadcast news organizations and in public relations.

Most of the internships are for 10 weeks, but four are for eight weeks with part-time hours.

Participating newspapers are The Advertiser, Star-Bulletin, Maui News and Pacific Business News. All four TV network affiliates and Hawaii Public Radio are also participating.

Hawaii Business magazine, Honolulu magazine and Island Scene magazine are also hosting internships.

The application deadline is Feb. 19. For more information, visit www.hawaiispj.org or contact Craig DeSilva at 282-1038 or cdesilva@hotmail.com.