#Science City

Temporary Closure of Unencumbered Lands on Haleakalā During Convoy

The state DLNR today announced it will implement a temporary closure of unencumbered lands on Haleakalā during a convoy that starts today to the DKIST.

MPD & Air Force Reach Agreement Atop Haleakala

The agreement would allow the agencies to utilize shared resources not only to address daily issues, but also to benefit the county and the department in times of disaster.

Maui Bills for SMA Permits and Film Production Studio Still Alive

Several key bills relating to jobs and business on Maui remain alive this legislative session.

Government Shutdown Averted: Hawai’i Impacts

Congress reached a short term budget agreement, averting a government shutdown that would have resulted in the furlough of 800,000 federal workers across the nation.

Donald Straney appointed UH Hilo chancellor

The University of Hawaii at Hilo has a new chancellor.  Donald Straney was named to the post today with the three year appointment to officially begin on July 1, 2010.  Straney comes to Hawaii after serving as the dean of the College of Science and a professor of biology at California State Polytechnic University in […]

Mauna Kea: A search for balance between sacred summit and science city

Posted by Wendy Osher The University of Hawaii at Hilo submitted a final environmental impact statement for a proposed Thirty-Meter-Telescope (TMT) atop Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii.  The 376-page document was prepared to provide the public, stakeholders and decision makers with information on potential impacts of locating the project in Hawaii. An ongoing […]