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TMT Protesters Hope to Reach Visiting Astronomers Through Waikiki March
The event is planned during a day of rest for the more than 2,000 astronomers in town for the International Astronomical Union’s triennial convention.
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The Projector: From Maunalua to Ala Moana to Mauna Kea, People Are Talking
Hawaii Kai residents get riled up over proposed bay restrictions, Mayor Caldwell maps the future of a landmark Honolulu park, and Gov. Ige hears about the TMT project — again.
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BLNR Board Member Had No Conflict of Interest in Vote on Mauna Kea Access
An op-ed written by a university law student was simply wrong in accusing former board member Stanley Roehrig of a conflict involving a $15,000 grant funded by the Thirty Meter Telescope.
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Land Board Approves Restrictions on Mauna Kea Access
Opponents vow to disobey the rules designed to restore order and allow construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope to proceed.
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Hawaii AG to Provide More Info on Emergency Rule for Mauna Kea
Attorney General plans to hold a press conference before the Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting Friday.
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UH to Decommission Oldest Observatory on Mauna Kea
The announcement comes as the state Board of Land and Natural Resources considers new rules to crack down on TMT protestors atop the mountain.
Honolulu to Host World’s Biggest Astronomy Conference in August
A tour of Mauna Kea observatories could be canceled if the road is still closed, but most plans are proceeding for the International Astronomical Union conference.
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Ige: No Plans to Use National Guard to Reopen Mauna Kea Road
Hawaii’s governor is working with stakeholders to come up with a plan to provide access for the Thirty Meter Telescope construction.
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Ige: ‘We Will Do Whatever Is Necessary to Ensure Lawful Access’
Hawaii’s governor underscores his support for the Thirty Meter Telescope project and its right to proceed.
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TMT: Conflict in Context
The resumption of construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea offers a chance to look at the history of astronomy and conflict on the Big Island. How did we get here?