Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Read the story: civilbeat.org/2026/02/new-mauna-kea-authority-has-difficult-task-ahead-and-limited-time
In less than two years, a new group will assume oversight responsibilities of Mauna Kea.
For a long time, the University of Hawaiʻi has controlled most of the controversial telescope leases on the mountain. Now, they’ll have to work in step with the 12-member Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
The authority says it’ll take time to chart its next steps and has held a number of community meetings bringing together folks on both sides of the fence. But the university has already raised concerns that new officials are moving too slowly.
Read the story: civilbeat.org/2026/02/new-mauna-kea-authority-has-difficult-task-ahead-and-limited-time
In less than two years, a new group will assume oversight responsibilities of Mauna Kea.
For a long time, the University of Hawaiʻi has controlled most of the controversial telescope leases on the mountain. Now, they’ll have to work in step with the 12-member Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
The authority says it’ll take time to chart its next steps and has held a number of community meetings bringing together folks on both sides of the fence. But the university has already raised concerns that new officials are moving too slowly.
