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Anti-TMT activists stage rolling ‘Mauna convoy’ from Hawaii Kai to Maili
The protest received a special event permit from the city.
Native Hawaiian activists threaten legal action over Mauna Kea Access Road
They claim the access road was built illegally on Hawaiian Home Lands.
Crews bulldoze unpermitted structure at Mauna Kea, sparking new cries of desecration
The governor said the structure posed a health and safety risk.
State draws heat for how flag was handled at protesters’ structure
The flag had been affixed to the structure, apparently in anticipation of the state’s plan to raze it.
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‘Our tax dollars’: Soaring costs to state for TMT protest draw concern
Lawmakers are raising major concerns about the rising costs for law enforcement and first responders at the site of the Thirty Meter Telescope protest on Mauna Kea.
Tab for keeping police, other first responders at TMT protest at $3.5M
That figure doesn’t include costs incurred by other county police departments or by the state.
After weeks of mostly silence on TMT, Ige offers no details on how conflict will be resolved
The governor hasn’t publicly spoken about the conflict on Mauna Kea for more than two weeks.
Big Island mayor: Ige made ultimate call to stop arrests at TMT protest
On PBS Insights Thursday night, Mayor Harry Kim described the decision making process on July 17 on Mauna Kea when law enforcement faced off with activists.
1 month later, police officials detail arrests at Mauna Kea
Thirty-eight people were arrested on July 17.
Big Island police incident commander described ‘volatile’ day at Mauna Kea protest
"There was a significant risk that the increasingly vocal and volatile group of protesters on both shoulders would respond with violence."
Scientist disputes claims TMT construction spills could contaminate aquifer
"Their concerns are not based on good science."
Officers: Police plans to arrest TMT protesters, clear road abruptly fell through
“It was very trying if I could use that word."
Researchers return to summit, Gabbard visits Mauna Kea and TMT opponents launch online push
Gabbard said, “what is happening here is about so much more than just a telescope.”
Workers at existing Mauna Kea telescopes to return to work
The agreement was announced Friday by the Maunakea Observatories.
TMT takes to TV airwaves as opponents attempt to broaden message virtually
The ad campaign comes on the fourth week of a TMT protest at the base of Mauna Kea.
Environmentalists in Canary Islands gear up for a fight against TMT
If TMT moves to its "Plan B" site, it's likely to find opposition there, too.
Employees of existing telescopes say they’re ‘collateral damage’ in TMT conflict
The existing telescopes continue to sit idle during this fourth week of the TMT protest on Mauna Kea. The lack of research has frustrated scientists and technicians say getting up to the summit to do maintenance has been a struggle.
List of UH professors offering courses at TMT protest camp on Mauna Kea grows
“The different approaches to learning and having students be able to be on the mauna and study in many different fields in classes that are offered, I think that is so exciting."
Environmentalists in Canary Islands: We’ll seek legal action to stop TMT from coming here
The group says it has “no less reason or less determination than the Hawaiian TMT opponents.”
TMT backers to seek permit for alternative site in Canary Islands
The consortium said they still plan to put the $1.4 billion telescope on the top of Mauna Kea.
WATCH: Conflict on Mauna Kea 'Where it Stands’ mini-documentary
The conflict on Mauna Kea is about to enter it’s fourth week with no end in sight.
TMT opponents call on university’s Board of Regents to stop project
The BOR meeting kicked off at 9 a.m., and was slated to go well into the afternoon.
UH president still supports TMT, but says conflict is greatest challenge he’s faced
Amid the protest, there have been calls for him to resign ― something he doesn’t plan to do.
TMT protesters, law enforcement at Mauna Kea prepare for Erick’s impacts
Protesters had a mandatory meeting at 1 p.m. to go over preparations.
Actor Jason Momoa rallies TMT protesters at Mauna Kea: ‘Telescope’s not being built here’
Mars is one of several big names in entertainment to show their support for the protesters.
TMT says Canary Islands site is not ready despite Spain’s green light
So far, telescope officials have said they still prefer to build in Hawaii.
Protesters celebrate governor’s decision to withdraw emergency proclamation for Mauna Kea
TMT protesters have blocked the access road to the summit of Mauna Kea for 16 days.
Big Island mayor says he has little authority over law enforcement at TMT protest
“I cannot call the Guard. Because I don’t have the authority and who wants it, right? I don’t even want this job."
Observatories say there’s no deal for workers to access summit
Word of the deal was announced Sunday by project opponents.
Astronomers at existing Mauna Kea telescopes frustrated as research is delayed by TMT conflict
"In a sense, all we're looking to do is go up the road."
Tensions grow as TMT protesters continue to block access for telescope workers
“All we’re asking is that they communicate with us. And when they have, we’ve worked it out.”
Both sides of TMT debate hold dueling rallies in Honolulu, Hilo
Still no compromise in the standoff over the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope
Impasse continues as both sides make clear there’s little middle ground in TMT conflict
TMT opponents will decide whether to accept the mayor's proposal.
Telescope employees find future uncertain as protest blocks access to Mauna Kea
More than 500 employees work at the observatories, and about 50 to 75 of them would be up at the summit on any given day.
At Mauna Kea, ‘The Rock’ calls for ‘leadership with empathy’ to resolve TMT conflict
Johnson’s visit comes on the 10th day of the protest.
Gov. Ige makes surprise visit to Mauna Kea, where TMT protesters remain for 10th day
In a statement, Gov. David Ige said Kim will be “taking the lead” in Mauna Kea negotiations.
Amid mass protests, TMT supporter says telescope is being done ‘the right way’
“We really need these STEM jobs and Hawaii Island is so limited."
Protesters deny group of observatory technicians access to summit
The incident comes as the telescopes atop Mauna Kea are left unattended.
Holloway, Macfarlane weigh in on Mauna Kea protests
Macfarlane, despite currently residing in San Diego, traveled home to the islands this weekend to join protestors at Mauna Kea on the Big Island in their peaceful protest against the construction of the heavily-debated Thirty-Meter Telescope.
State releases names of activists arrested during telescope protests at Mauna Kea
Many of those taken into custody were kupuna, or Native Hawaiian elders.
Judges order state to give lone Native Hawaiian practitioner access to Mauna Kea
The decision comes on the ninth day of a large Thirty Meter Telescope protest at the base of Mauna Kea.
Judge denies TRO to halt construction on TMT project
Opponents say the TMT failed to provide a bond to ensure the money is there if the project is abandoned.
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren tweets support for TMT opponents
“This failure and a history of broken promises is what’s resulted in the standoff you’re seeing today.”
After visiting protest at Mauna Kea, LG says TMT should ‘move on’ if brokered deal can’t be found
“Many members of my family are actually here, so I feel safe and loved. This is my community.”
Native Hawaiian TMT supporter feels the time is now to speak up
"If only one side of the story is heard, they tend to believe everything about it."
Large anti-TMT march makes its way through Hawaii’s heart of tourism: Waikiki
“We’re just making our voices heard,” one protester said.
TMT spokesman: Mauna Kea remains preferred site, no plans to back out
They acknowledged the rifts being caused in the community.
Ige avoids Mauna Kea crowd as number of activists increase into the weekend
Gov. Ige left Hawaii Island without stopping at Mauna Kea.
PHOTOS: No end in sight to conflict over Mauna Kea
PHOTOS: Conflict on Mauna Kea continues with both opposition and support
Hawaii County mayor Harry Kim meets with TMT opponents
"The organization and respect for their orders and authorities -- unbelievable unless you're here."
As TMT protest at Mauna Kea swells, governor struggles to find way forward
The protest ― 600 to 1,000-strong since Monday ― is aimed at preventing construction equipment from getting to the planned site for the $1 billion Thirty Meter Telescope.
TMT protesters brace for possibility of more law enforcement action
Tensions have been growing over the past few days.
HPD calls TMT protest on H-1 Freeway ‘foolish and dangerous’
Pop-up TMT protests are happening statewide, including on Oahu roadways.
UH president addresses ‘heartbreaking’ TMT arrests, calls for his resignation
“I have received emails with words like war criminal, disgusting, despicable, shameless, hypocritical, simple, corrupt, spineless, greedy, and these are not just coming from Hawaiians.”
Concerns grow over leaving existing telescopes atop Mauna Kea unmanned
As a protest at the mountain’s base continues, they haven’t been able to return.
Read the governor’s emergency proclamation following TMT arrests
“Our top priority is the safety and security of our communities and the TMT construction teams."
TMT protests close Big Island highway, slow traffic on Oahu
Officials said the road was closed in the area because protesters were gathered on the roadway.
In wake of TMT arrests, scores gather to call for UH president’s resignation
Members of the community protested with chants, songs and dances.
With access to summit blocked, telescope operators abandon Mauna Kea summit
It is unclear when the observatories will reopen.
OHA on Mauna Kea arrests: ‘The Native Hawaiian community weeps today’
"Regardless of your position on TMT, we must all agree with Gov. Ige’s 2015 statement that the state has ‘failed’ Maunakea.”
Dozens of Honolulu police officers deployed to assist law enforcement at Mauna Kea
Some protesters spent nearly 12 hours chained to a grate in the road.
Both sides of the TMT debate make their point known with rallies across the state
Both supporters and opponents rallied on Oahu and Hawaii Island Monday.