What’s Stopping Improvements on Banyan Drive?
By using Banyan Drive lease funds for themselves rather than back into the properties, the DNLR is hurting themselves in the long run.
Big Island Grown Kailua-Kona Dispensary Approved
The Hawai‘i Department of Health approves a fourth dispensary on Hawai‘i Island to begin retail sales of medical cannabis.
PROFILE: The Woman Behind ‘A Day Without Hawaiians’
Lori Halemano was the first of three wahine (woman) to be arrested on Mauna Kea during the first Thirty Meter Telescope standoff on June 24, 2015.
Mayor Kim Talks Mauna Kea, New Way Forward
Mayor Kim said his first priority moving forward will be to gather leaders of the kia‘i and the larger Hawaiian community for the first of what he expects will be several meetings to come.
‘The Rock’ Visits Mauna Kea on Day 10 of TMT Protests
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was greeted with lei, chanting and hula performances as he circulated among the protestors atop Mauna Kea early this afternoon.
Technicians Granted Access for Gemini Observatory Repairs
Access assurances from activists were offered in advance through law enforcement and the Office of Maunakea Management, provided the observatory could send its technicians immediately.
Lt. Gov. Green Warns Casualties Could Result if TMT Not Resolved
The situation atop Mauna Kea, Lt. Gov. Josh Green said, is unsustainable. And it could result in tragedy.
Day 9: Gov. Ige Hands Operations Over to Mayor Kim
The mayor assumes the mantle of negotiations as more discussion has emerged surrounding the cost of law enforcement’s presence on Mauna Kea.
Gov. Ige Reaches Out to Mayor Kim to Coordinate Peaceful Resolution
Gov. David Ige will reach out to Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim, asking him to coordinate efforts to peacefully resolve the TMT protests on Maunakea.
PHOTOS: More Officials Call for End to Emergency Proclamation
“The emergency declaration violates the aloha spirit that binds our society through care, compassion and a commitment to the common good.”
DKI Highway Open for Travel, State Urges Caution
In the past week, HDOT has placed electronic message boards in both directions asking motorists on DKI Highway to reduce their speed for safety.
DAY 8: State Stands By Assertions of Drug, Alcohol Use on Mauna Kea
“Law enforcement officers did observe beer and smell marijuana last week, which was the basis of the governor’s statement,” said DLNR Senior Communications Manager Dan Dennison.
DAY 7: State Says Weather Could Pose Threat on Mauna Kea
The greatest present concern, according to Chief Redulla, centered around a small chance that lightning and thunderstorms may materialize on Mauna Kea…
DAY 6: TMT-Protestor Standoff
About 1,400 protestors gathered at the Saddle Road-Mauna Kea Access Road intersection today.
House Hawaiian Caucus: Rescind Emergency Proclamation
“We urge Gov. Ige to reflect on current events and move forward with empathy, respect and righteousness.”
Senate Hawaiian Caucus: ‘We Stand With The People’
The Hawai‘i State Senate Hawaiian Caucus released the following statement regarding the demonstrations related to the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.
PHOTOS: TMT-Protector Standoff
Photographer Gerald Besson has captured the essence of the TMT-Mauna Protector standoff in this photo gallery.
VIDEO: Hawai‘i Island DOCARE Chief on Front Line of Maunakea-TMT Conflict
Lino Kamakau, a 33-year veteran of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is on the front lines on Mauna Kea Access Road on Hawai‘i Island.
100 Religious Leaders Release Statement of Solidarity with Kanaka
The Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center and others created a statement in light of the recent TMT protests and arrests atop Mauna Kea and delivered it to Gov. David Ige.
Gov. Ige Speaks Out on TMT
Reports of drug and alcohol use in the protest zone, high-running emotions, as well as the spread of rumors and a crowd of roughly 1,000 protestors Friday that is expected to swell over the weekend warrant concern.
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