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Protesters Ask ‘Voice of the Hawaiian People’ to Stop Mauna Kea Telescope Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Protesters Ask ‘Voice of the Hawaiian People’ to Stop Mauna Kea Telescope

Growing movement to block the $1.4 billion TMT project turns to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for help.

Hawaii Governor Calls ‘Timeout’ on Mauna Kea Telescope Construction Courtesy TMT International Observatory

Hawaii Governor Calls ‘Timeout’ on Mauna Kea Telescope Construction

As protests intensify, Ige wants to pause for a week to talk with the stakeholders.

Mauna Kea Protesters Block Telescope Construction University of Hawaii

Mauna Kea Protesters Block Telescope Construction

The $1.4 billion project is called a desecration of the mountain, which is considered sacred by some.

Big Island Student Covers Telescope Controversy PBS Hawaii

Big Island Student Covers Telescope Controversy

The story, to air on PBS Hawaii, explores the clash between “modern science and ancient tradition.”