In order to provide the DLNR and the Board of Land and Natural Resources relevant information, including community input, into whether Maunakea is being effectively managed, the department is launching an independent evaluation of the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) compliance with the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP).

Scientists say the sighting provides a critical link in understanding star and planet formation.

Maunakea scientists say the galaxy existed about 12 billion years ago, when the universe was only 13 percent of its current age.

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents adopted the rules on Nov. 6, 2019 after a special 11-hour meeting at UH Hilo, where 99 people testified.

The NWS is forecasting heavy snow and patchy ice with additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches, mainly above 12,000 foot elevation.

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Harry Kim announced today, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, that the Mauna Kea Access Road is temporarily closed to the public "as the road is being cleared to make it completely accessible to the public."

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say heavy snow with accumulation in excess of six inches is possible for the Big Island Summits above 12,000 feet.

Supporters of the ongoing demonstration at Maunakea collected winter gear for kupuna and kiaʻi during a drive held over the weekend in Kahului.  

A gathering is planned on Maui on Sunday afternoon to mark the 100th Day or "Lā 100" of the presence of "protectors" at Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island.

University of Hawai'i Board of Regents chair Benjamin Kudo is urging both sides of the controversy surrounding the Thirty Meter Telescope project to "work in the spirit of ALOHA to find solutions that move Hawai'i forward."

Leaders of the demonstration on Maunakea produced a new video on Tuesday, detailing allegations of what they claim is law enforcement misconduct.

Governor David Ige called a news conference at the State Capitol on Friday to discuss the ongoing conflict at Maunakea and to dispel what state officials are calling "false narratives." Meantime, leaders of the movement maintain that their efforts are “rooted in Kapu Aloha,” “peace,” and “non-violence.”

The demonstration was staged in response to a video of officers sawing off a Hawaiian flag from the door of a structure built near the ongoing protest encampment at the base of Maunakea.

Both sides of the debate over the contentious Thirty Meter Telescope project are making sure their voices are being heard.

The Department of Transportation does not allow long-term parking along any high-speed roads.