Native Hawaiians and environmentalists are calling for a cautious approach to protect cultural sites and biological resources in the decommissioning process.

Senate Bill 3268 would also lower a salary threshold that requires the board to approve a coaching contract.

Designed to be stored outside the fridge for up to two years, the shot could be pivotal in vaccinating hard-to-reach populations, if researchers can find funding.

The process of removing the University of Hawaii’s stewardship of Mauna Kea could take three years if House Bill 2024 is approved in the Legislature.

The university’s president, David Lassner, said the move would be in line with current discussions at the state and county level.

Though the board approved the new Mauna Kea master plan, the House plans to introduce a bill to strip away its management authority.

A class of student reporters, most of them college seniors, have already produced stories out of the Legislature’s opening day.

One damning criticism of the former UH football coach rose up like a theme. It’s an issue that has sunk many trying to make their mark in Hawaii.

The university says it needs the funds to make up for severe budget cuts last year amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

A bill lawmakers plan to introduce next session would create a new state agency to oversee Mauna Kea.