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TMT Hearing Continues

Some declared Friday that TIO no longer has a sublease and should be dismissed from the hearing since it wouldn’t have a property interest

TMT Hearing: University of Hawai‘i Rests It’s Case

UH Attorney Ian Sandison rested the university’s case following the conclusion of direct testimony and cross-examination of witness Tom Nance.

TMT Hearing: Emotions Continue to Run High

Petitioner Cindy Freitas was overcome with emotion during her cross-examination of Office of Mauna Kea Management Director Stephanie Nagata.

TMT Hearing: Tension High as OMKM Director Testifies

Stephanie Nagata, director of the Office of Mauna Kea Management, testified that she does not believe Mauna Kea or any site in Hawai‘i is sacred.

TMT Hearing: OMKM Natural Resources Manager Testifies

OMKM Environment and Natural Resource Program manager testifies native ferns are located within the proposed TMT site.

TMT Hearing: UH Calls Archeologist to the Stand

Archeologist testifies on burials in Mauna Kea Science Reserve.

TMT Hearing: Hawaiian Language Ruling Clarified

Hearing Officer Amano said she is aware of the laws and cited Hawai‘i State Constitution as well as a federal case that ruled an interpreter is not required.

TMT Hearing: Hawaiian Language Restricted

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo witnesses Wallace Ishibashi Jr. and Dr. Clifford Smith testified in the BLNR Contested Case Hearing on the TMT on Dec. 1.