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Emergency proclamation closes Maunakea to the public; TMT opponents continue protest

Jul. 19, 2019 • Updated 6:58 p.m.

Maunakea has been closed to the public entirely as one of the first actions under the emergency proclamation signed by Gov. David Ige Wednesday.

Tour guides among those directly impacted by Maunakea’s closure

Jul. 19, 2019

The closure of Maunakea and uncertainty about the status of Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, is having a direct impact on the island’s tour guides — primarily mom-and-pop operations that rely on stargazing and astronomy tours to make their living.

State Sen. Kahele says he’ll seek TMT moratorium

Jul. 18, 2019 • Updated 6:03 p.m.

State Sen. Kai Kahele said this afternoon he will ask Gov. David Ige today for a moratorium on the construction of (Thirty Meter Telescope) for the next 60 days.

UPDATE: Kupuna criticize Ige, condemn arrests

Jul. 18, 2019 • Updated 11:07 a.m.

UPDATED 10:53 a.m.

Astronomers: ‘We’re sort of dead in the water’

Jul. 18, 2019 • Updated 10:38 a.m.

The protests surrounding the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea and the closure of the Maunakea Access Road affects not only the future of astronomy, but its present, as well, according to astronomers who use the telescopes already in place on the mountain.

Council members report gifts, trips

Jul. 18, 2019

County Council members reported gifts ranging from a $100 Southwest Airlines card to a trip to Portugal in their most recent gift disclosures.

Dozens of kupuna arrested on third consecutive day of TMT protest

Jul. 18, 2019 • Updated 9:02 p.m.

Thirty-three opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope were arrested Wednesday on the Maunakea Access Road during a third consecutive day of protests that prompted Gov. David Ige to sign an emergency proclamation.

Kupuna stand firm; Deal for no arrests eases tension between TMT protesters, law enforcement

Jul. 17, 2019

A tense standoff between Thirty Meter Telescope protesters and law enforcement ended with jubilation after officers assured they would make no arrests Tuesday afternoon.

In-depth look at 2018 eruption’s economic impact part of county’s recovery efforts

Jul. 17, 2019

As the Big Island continues recovering from the 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano, the county Department of Research and Development selected the Institute for Sustainable Development to do an in-depth assessment of the eruption’s economic impacts and draft an economic recovery plan.

TMT files response to opponents’ TRO petition

Jul. 17, 2019

TMT International Observatory on Monday filed a response to an application by opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope for a temporary restraining order to halt construction of the project.

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UPDATE: Ige declares emergency over TMT protests

Jul. 17, 2019 •

• Updated 3:57 p.m.

UPDATED 3:56 p.m.

UPDATE Police to TMT protesters: No arrests today

Jul. 16, 2019 • Updated 3:57 p.m.

UPDATED 3:55 p.m.

Public recommends additional sites as potential locations for new boat ramp

Jul. 16, 2019

It was packed in Pahoa on Saturday for a discussion about a small boat ramp in lower Puna.

‘OUR LAST STAND’: Hundreds of TMT protesters block Maunakea Access Road

Jul. 16, 2019

MAUNAKEA — Following a daylong standoff between police and Thirty Meter Telescope protesters, both sides appeared to agree late Monday to a truce until daybreak today.

Hundreds gather for prayer vigil

Jul. 15, 2019 • Updated 10:12 a.m.

A 12-hour prayer vigil Sunday drew hundreds opposed to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea to Puu Huluhulu, across from the intersection of Saddle Road.

Zoning change would allow cinder quarry to expand

Jul. 15, 2019

A cinder quarry south of Leilani Estates may be expanded in the next few years after a petition was filed by Kamehameha Schools last month.

UPDATE: State removes gate; protesters discuss next move

Jul. 15, 2019 • Updated 5:58 p.m.

UPDATED 5: 58 p.m.

Ige: No sweep of Maunakea tonight

Jul. 14, 2019 • Updated 4:17 p.m.

As hundreds attended a peaceful prayer vigil at Puu Huluhulu across from Maunakea Access Road, Gov. David Ige held a media conference this afternoon to address what he called lots of rumors and speculation about Maunakea.

Waiaka Stream Bridge project gains traction

Jul. 14, 2019 • Updated 8:23 p.m.

A state senator who served as transportation chairwoman in this years legislative session and a Department of Transportation spokeswoman say a long-stalled project to replace the Waiaka Stream Bridge is moving forward.

State waiting on feds to start review for Saddle Road extension

Jul. 14, 2019

KAILUA-KONA The Department of Land and Natural Resources said Thursday that the State Historic Preservation Division has yet to receive word from the federal government that would allow it to move forward with its review for the proposed Saddle Road extension project.

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