Judge tosses TMT lawsuit
HILO A Hilo judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit against the Thirty Meter Telescope that sought an injunction to block its construction because the project did not post a security bond.
Crowd packs court for 9 arrested during TMT protests
HILO An overflow crowd of about 200 people packed a Hilo courtroom and an adjacent hallway as nine kupuna were arraigned this morning on charges they obstructed Maunakea Access Road on July 17 to prevent construction vehicles and workers from scaling Maunakea to build the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Stepped-up traffic enforcement nets more than 600 citations around Maunakea
MAUNAKEA The Hawaii Police Department commander in charge of the stepped-up traffic enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near Maunakea Access Road said authorities probably shouldve started it a lot sooner.
Kim to hold second meeting with Hawaiian leaders
HILO Mayor Harry Kim will hold a second meeting with leaders of the Native Hawaiian community Friday regarding the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Police ramp up traffic, parking enforcement, near Maunakea Access Road
HILO Police have increased the issuing of citations on vehicles traveling or parked near Maunakea Access Road on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Total cost of TMT standoff to county: $3.2M
HILO Hawaii County has incurred $3.2 million so far in expenses related to ongoing standoff at Maunakea Access Road.
Lawmaker asks Gov. Ige to take action in TMT standoff
HILO North Hawaii Sen. Lorraine Inouye urged Gov. David Ige in a letter to uphold the law and move forward with the Thirty Meter Telescope project despite the current standoff on Maunakea Access Road.
Debunking oft-cited claims abut TMT
Some opposition to the Thirty Meter Telescope is being fueled by prominent people celebrities, musicians and politicians who have offered their support to the Maunakea protectors via social media.
Legislators debate jurisdiction over telescope road
HONOLULU Hawaii state officials are debating jurisdiction over the road leading to a contested telescope project, a report said.
TMT supporters hold rally
HILO Approximately 100 people gathered along Kanoelehua Avenue Thursday afternoon to show support for the Thirty Meter Telescope project, while hundreds more drivers gave appreciative honks in agreement.
Gabbard visits TMT opponents over weekend
HILO Several high-profile guests visited Maunakea in support of Thirty Meter Telescope opponents over the weekend, including U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
Some observatories not as quick to restore operations
MAUNAKEA Even with access to the summit restored for astronomers, some observatories on Maunakea will not be able to resume work for some time.
UH offers student protesters chance to still earn credits while on the mauna
HILO As University of Hawaii gears up for another school year, students protesting the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Maunakea have options to attend class without leaving the mountain.
Raises planned for off-duty police
HILO Hawaii Island police officers who provide services for private companies or other government agencies on their off-time could see payment for their services go up by as much as 50% over the next two years, under a special duty pay schedule thats the focus of upcoming public hearings.
Kim: ‘We still have a long ways to go’ to reach agreement
TMT moves forward on ‘Plan B’
HILO The group behind the Thirty Meter Telescope plans to apply for a permit to build on the Canary Islands, its second choice for the project after Maunakea.
More time for TMT
Kim recaps TMT meeting, reiterates opposition to use of force
HILO A Friday meeting between leaders of the Native Hawaiian community and Mayor Harry Kim regarding the Thirty Meter Telescope project was inconclusive, Kim said during a press conference Monday.
Maui police return home after assisting at site of telescope protest
WAILUKU Two dozen Maui officers have returned home after spending a week on the Big Island assisting Hawaii police with a telescope construction convoy, a report said.
Backers of Thirty Meter Telescope tout benefits to humanity, jobs
HONOLULU The giant telescope planned for Maunakea will enhance humanitys knowledge of the universe and bring quality, high-paying jobs, supporters said Thursday, as protesters blocked construction for a second week.
