Maunakea access road to summit could become a toll road; state agencies discuss 2 proposals : Big Island Now
State agencies are considering two proposals that involve installing a toll booth on the Maunakea Access Road to…
How China is working to turn Saishiteng Mountain into the world’s largest astronomy base
Construction on the Tibetan plateau of some of the Earth’s most powerful optical telescopes is putting China on…
Management plan of polluted Hilo Bay watershed moving forward with $2 million federal grant : Big Island Now
Clouds roll over the top of Mauna Kea with Moku Ola in view in Hilo Bay on Dec.…
Telescope captures a dying star resembling a crystal ball
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A dying star has never looked so lovely. The Gemini North Telescope atop…
Blood moon to dazzle Hawaii skies tonight | Local
HONOLULU (Island News) — Residents across Hawaii will have a front-row seat to one of the most stunning…
Is Haleakalā The Next Frontier For A Telescope Standoff?
Public opposition to the military’s plan to build up to seven telescopes in a state conservation district atop…
High wind warning in effect for Big Island summits : Big Island Now
February 2, 2026, 7:27 AM HST A high wind warning is in effect for Mauna Kea and Mauna…
Discussions underway for $3 billion Thirty Meter Telescope to be built on alternative site on Mauna Kea : Big Island Now
While an ongoing debate persists about who holds ultimate decision-making authority for Mauna Kea, state leaders have been…