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Hawaii Supreme Court Grills State on Approval of Thirty Meter Telescope Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Supreme Court Grills State on Approval of Thirty Meter Telescope

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The justices questioned whether the Board of Land and Natural Resources violated due process by approving a permit for the $1.4 billion observatory before conducting a contested case hearing.
OHA Spent $4,785 on a Massive March With an Anti-TMT Flavor Cory Lum/Civil Beat

OHA Spent $4,785 on a Massive March With an Anti-TMT Flavor

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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO authorized the funds, stating that the goals and outcomes of the march were "directly supportive" of the agency's strategic priorities.
Why I March Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why I March

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Regardless of how one feels about various battles going on around Hawaii, one thing is clear: Government decisions that are being made are not based on Aloha ‘Āina.
Monday Memo: #MaunaKea Movement Persistent; So Are Storms Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Monday Memo: #MaunaKea Movement Persistent; So Are Storms

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Opposition to the TMT showed its continued strength last week. Meanwhile, with another storm headed our direction, it's essential to be prepared.
Thousands Turn Out for Aloha Aina Unity March Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Thousands Turn Out for Aloha Aina Unity March

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The march stretched for nearly a mile and a half through Waikiki. Organizers hope to mobilize voters and create political awareness for preserving sacred spaces in Hawaii.
Mauna Kea Hashtags Around the Globe Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Mauna Kea Hashtags Around the Globe

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Civil Beat maps 3,810 geotagged tweets over the course of a single month.
The Projector: Guillermo Kicks Up the Surf; TMT Protesters Seek Astronomers’ Attention Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Projector: Guillermo Kicks Up the Surf; TMT Protesters Seek Astronomers’ Attention

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A tropical storm that looked threatening roiled the waters but stayed north of us. Meanwhile, TMT protesters wondered why they couldn't get a seat at the world's biggest astronomy conference.
TMT Protesters Hope to Reach Visiting Astronomers Through Waikiki March Cory Lum/Civil Beat

TMT Protesters Hope to Reach Visiting Astronomers Through Waikiki March

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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.
27 Arrested Protesting Telescopes on Mauna Kea and Haleakala Cory Lum/Civil Beat

27 Arrested Protesting Telescopes on Mauna Kea and Haleakala

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UPDATED: Seven were arrested on Mauna Kea on the Big Island and at least 20 on Haleakala on Maui, according to news reports.
Peter Apo: The TMT Honors Mauna Kea Through Universal Exploration Courtesy of Deon Kane

Peter Apo: The TMT Honors Mauna Kea Through Universal Exploration

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Mauna Kea warrants the highest level of cultural sensitivity but it should be a cultural sensitivity that is totally consistent with the historical record of Hawaiians and their search for knowledge.
Keck Observatory Plays Key Role in Discovery of ‘Another Earth’ NASA/Ames/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle

Keck Observatory Plays Key Role in Discovery of ‘Another Earth’

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UPDATE: The Mauna Kea facility helped confirm the Earth-like planet's size and orbit and key characteristics of its parent star, which has strong similarities to our sun.
Ian Lind: The ‘Kingdom Defense’ Is a Dead End for Mauna Kea Protesters Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ian Lind: The ‘Kingdom Defense’ Is a Dead End for Mauna Kea Protesters

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The contention that the courts have no jurisdiction has been rejected before, and there's no magic exemption to be found.
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