Updated: No one was arrested Monday as hundreds of people protested construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.

The Hawaii governor issued a “notice to proceed” on the giant telescope even as one protester is arrested.

Astronomers believe there are great discoveries to be made “out there,” whereas Hawaiians believe there are equally great discoveries to be made right here.

Opponents want the Hawaii Supreme Court to reverse an earlier 4-1 vote clearing the way for the $1.4 billion Mauna Kea project.

The Thirty Meter Telescope can take Hawaii and the world to the farthest reaches of the universe.

The university wants to keep private vehicles off the summit and require permits for big gatherings.

Kalei Akaka and Esther Kia‘aina will face off for the Oahu trustee seat while three incumbents advance with three challengers to November.

Recesses in a public floor session to talk privately about the legislative maneuvering slow down “second crossover” day at the Hawaii Capitol.

The state is decades behind in awarding land to Native Hawaiians on Mauna Kea and elsewhere under the state homestead act.