Peter Apo: Whose Nation Is it Anyway?
Let’s take a closer look at the logic of three groups tangling over the building of a Hawaiian nation, the risks to the process and the end goal.
UH to Decommission Oldest Observatory on Mauna Kea
The announcement comes as the state Board of Land and Natural Resources considers new rules to聽crack down on TMT protestors atop the mountain.
The Myth of Hawaii’s Illegal Annexation
Some trusted authorities make a persistent case that the U.S. annexation of Hawaii had no legal basis. This writer calls that narrative counterfactual.
Ige Signs OHA Budget, Bills to Promote Hawaiian Culture
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs budget includes nearly $3 million in general funds over the next two years.
Ige: No Plans to Use National Guard to Reopen Mauna Kea Road
Hawaii’s governor is working with stakeholders to come up with a plan聽to provide access for the Thirty Meter Telescope construction.
Rocks Removed, But Road Up Mauna Kea Remains Closed
The TMT project is still on hold after protesters prevented construction crews from reaching the site Wednesday.
Peter Apo: Some Questions Before Building a Nation
If聽a Hawaiian nation is to exist, we will need to figure out what “Hawaiian” means.
Mauna Kea Protesters Arrested as TMT Tries to Resume Construction
UPDATED Construction of the telescope is on hold until further notice after Native Hawaiians and others prevent crews from reaching the project site.
Thirty Meter Telescope Construction to Restart on Wednesday
Opposition group says it will be “forced to protect the Mauna with our bodies.”
Native Hawaiian Roll Commission Must Release Voter Records
The Grassroot Institute calls it a victory for transparency, but the commission’s chair says it’s “a big commotion over really nothing.”