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Mauna Kea Showdown Wed TMT Resumes Construction

Hawaiian Video News: Both sides are gearing up for the next skirmish in the Thirty Meter Telescope conflict. On Saturday, TMT partners agreed to restart construction of the $1.4 billion observatory planned for the summit area of Mauna Kea. Henry Yang, Chair of the TMT International Observatory Board, issued this statement: “After more than two months of consultation, education, and dialogue with many stakeholders, we humbly announce that the TMT International Observatory Board has decided to move ahead to restart...