The Projector: From Maunalua to Ala Moana to Mauna Kea, People Are Talking

Outside Looking In After hundreds of Hawaii Kai residents crowd into the Hahaione Elementary School cafeteria Tuesday for a discussion of proposed restrictions on the use of Maunalua Bay, the late arrivals watch from a distance.
Facing a Tough Crowd Malia Chow, left, sanctuary superintendent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, speaks while state Rep. Gene Ward and Suzanne Case, director of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, sit at the head table during the Maunalua Bay meeting.
The Place to Be in Hawaii Kai Most members of the audience opposed NOAA's efforts to work with the state to add a new layer of protection to the degraded bay, which is part of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. They said the move would jeopardize their commercial and residential use of the bay.
Here's the Plan Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell unveils plans to improve Ala Moana Beach Park on Wednesday. The work would include new bathrooms and food concessions.
Meanwhile, Matrimony As an improvement plan for Ala Moana Beach Park was unveiled, couples have their wedding photos taken on the Magic Island side of the landmark park.
All Hearts A bride and groom don shades and pose for a photo at the park Wednesday.
Telescope Project Opponent A demonstrator displays her sentiments about construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea as Gov. David Ige holds a town hall meeting in the Lanakila Elementary School cafeteria Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Ige signed a rule restricting access to the mountaintop.
Next Question The governor fields questions from the public during the town hall meeting Tuesday.

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