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TMT protest enters fifth day, Ige says state remains committed

July 20, 2019

MAUNAKEA Gov. David Ige said Friday he remains committed to allowing construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope to proceed atop Maunakea despite protests against the project and criticism from some lawmakers.

By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Jul. 20, 2019 • Updated 12:05 am

University of Hawaii caught between TMT supporters, protesters

By STEPHANIE SALMONS Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Jul. 20, 2019 • Updated 12:05 am

Suspect in fatal Ka‘u stabbing found fit to proceed

By Chelsea Jensen West Hawaii Today cjensen@westhawaiitoday.com • Jul. 20, 2019 • Updated 12:05 am

Day 5:Ige holds press conference; Gabbard urges Ige to withdraw emergency declaration; Green opposes National Guard use; Kim and Ige meet;

Jul. 19, 2019 • Updated 4:44 pm

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

By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Jul. 19, 2019 • Updated 8:29 am

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