#TMT Protests

Mauna Spending Continues to Rise

Hawai‘i County spending continues to rise as the protest of the TMT construction on Mauna Kea stretches into its seventh week.

County Spent Over $3 Million on Maunakea

County officials say they will send invoices to the state Attorney General’s Office for reimbursement but it is unknown when the transaction will be finalized. 

Delays Expected as HDOT Installs Traffic Signals on Mauna Kea

Work to install the temporary signals and barriers along DKI Highway will take place Tuesday, July 30, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Hawai‘i Deaf Community Heard on Mauna Kea

Roughly 50 members of the deaf (na kia’i kuli) community from around Hawai‘i, including some from as far away as California and Texas, visited Mauna Kea on Saturday.

OHA Board Calls on Governor to Rescind Emergency Proclamation for Mauna Kea

The OHA Board approved a resolution that both calls for the governor to rescind the proclamation, as well as authorizes the OHA administration to advocate for the rights, safety and well-being of Native Hawaiian protectors and provide related-assistance as appropriate.

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.

TMT Construction Halt Continues

Thirty Meter Telescope construction remains at a halt, but officials say work will resume once the conflict on Mauna Kea is resolved.