Native Hawaiians call this dormant volcano Mauna Kea, and many consider it sacred. Only high-ranking chiefs and priests are allowed to climb it. Now, Native Hawaiian protesters are blocking the construction of a billion-dollar telescope, on this sacred land. But, the state’s governor has signed an emergency proclamation granting police the power to clear the […]
Category: Hawaii’s Mountain
DLNR update on Mauna Kea situation for 7.18.19 - lanikai-beach.net
DLNR update on Mauna Kea situation for 7.18.19
Day 4 of the standoff on Mauna Kea begins with an emergency proclamation now in place - lanikai-beach.net
Day 4 of the standoff on Mauna Kea begins with an emergency proclamation now in place
First arrests made on Mauna Kea - lanikai-beach.net
First arrests made on Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea Observatories halt operations - lanikai-beach.net
Mauna Kea Observatories halt operations
Scientists escorted off of Mauna Kea - lanikai-beach.net
Jessica Dempsey, East Asian Observatory Deputy Director said that the scientists were removed for safety reasons. The scientists may be gone indefinitely or until TMT is built.
Day 1 of Mauna Kea TMT construction - lanikai-beach.net
Day 1 of Mauna Kea TMT construction
A gate is built to block Mauna Kea Access Road - lanikai-beach.net
City officials have built a gate to control access to Mauna Kea. Protesters continue to gather to block the road.
Hundreds of protesters blocking Mauna Kea Access Road in efforts to stop TMT - lanikai-beach.net
Hundreds of protesters blocking Mauna Kea Access Road in efforts to stop TMT
Governor sets record straight, says no sweeps planned at Mauna Kea - lanikai-beach.net
Governor David Ige made it clear that the state respects the right to peaceful protests and has no intention to intervene so long as it’s done in a lawful manner. He goes on to say that officials were informed about the ceremony or the 12-hour vigil.
