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717 Traffic Citations Issued & 2 Arrests Made on Saddle Road, Sept. 19–26
Hawai‘i police in place for the TMT protestor blockade on Mauna Kea Access Road continued their stepped-up traffic enforcement.
LETTER: UH Board Chair Calls for Peaceful Resolution
“There are important perspectives on all sides of the current conflict at Maunakea… the way we deal with this issue is likely to define who we truly are… for years to come.”
LETTER: State Launched Effective Campaign Using Art of Distractions
“The State does not own the land, nor does TMT.”
UH President Responds to Mauna Protectors
University of Hawai‘i President Lassner issued a statement in response to the news release issued by the Mauna Protectors.
VIDEO: Kiaʻi Request FBI Investigation
Mauna Protectors issued a statement on Sept. 17 regarding what they called “police misconduct at Puʻuhonua o Puʻuhuluhulu.”
LETTER: More Thoughts on the TMT
“Not building the TMT and sending it over to the Canary Islands does not reconcile the damage that has been done.”
LETTER: It’s Just a Matter of Time
“We should realize that this project is almost ten years old already and another ten projected to first light.”
OHA Denounces Selective Enforcement on Maunakea
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a joint statement on Maunakea on Sept. 6, 2019.
Officials Criticize Social Media Language, Threats Regarding Mauna Kea Controversy
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and other state officials held a press conference to discuss threats to state employees that have been posted on social media.
Officials Express Concern About Protestors’ Impact on Maunakea Environment
In addition to negative impacts to plants from thousands of people being in the area, there’s evidence that the sheer number of people is adversely impacting animals and insects.
ʻImiloa Exhibit Invites Thoughts & Opinions Regarding Maunakea
A new reflecting wall exhibit at the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center—Maunakea Reflections—invites visitors to post their thoughts and opinions about Maunakea,
State Removes Mauna Kea Structure for Safety Reasons; Two Arrests Made
The State of Hawai‘i will begin removing a structure on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, that was unlawfully constructed on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property.
VIDEO: Maunakea Telescope Wins ‘Oscars of Science’ for World’s First Black Hole Image
The Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration awarded 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for innovative work done in capturing an image of Pōwehi.
Hawaiian Homes Will Remove Structure Near Kipuka Pu‘u Huluhulu
“Following a posted Noticed To Vacate, DHHL will remove the structure as soon as resources become available.”
HDOT, Attorney Gen. Update Status of Mauna Kea Access Road, DKI Hwy.
“The public is reminded that Mauna Kea Access Road is a public road controlled by DOT and that the current blockade is unlawful.”
VIDEO: Nine TMT Protestors Plead Not Guilty
Eight of the 38 kūpuna arrested on July 17 for blocking Mauna Kea Access Road appeared in Hilo District Court for arraignment today.
TMT Supporters Hold Sign-Waving Event in Hilo
About 100 supporters participated in a Thirty Meter Telescope rally in Hilo along Kanoelehua Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 15.
LETTER: Maunakea Has Turned Into Civil War
“Government is the failure that has caused dividing among all of us…”
LETTER: Learn From Our History & Give TMT a Chance
“If we are going to “Kapu Aloha” then that means to “Kapu Aloha” everyone in the community, not just the ones that are in support of the Mauna.”
Maunakea Observatories Plan to Resume Operations
Activists agreed to allow all existing observatory employees, including astronomers, to access Maunakea using the Old Saddle Road and a section of unpaved lava.
