A foot trail leads to an “ahu,” or ceremonial platform atop Pu’u Wekiu, an important summit to many Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, on Mauna Kea.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-12-volcano-hawaii-big-island-sacred.html

Aotearoa Chef Monique Fiso made a lamb au jus Friday during the 2023 2023 Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

Source: https://bigislandnow.com/2023/10/22/indigenous-cuisine-celebrated-during-2023-hawaii-food-wine-festival/

By Thursday, the Mauna Kea Resort on the big island was open again after three fires in the area were brought under control, the authority said.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-11/planning-a-trip-to-maui-this-month-what-you-need-to-know

Ellis confirmed to the Nexus that he spoke with the Mauna Kea Protectors, and noting discussing “history and governance of the Hawaiian Islands as well as sovereignty.”

Source: https://dailynexus.com/2023-05-20/mauna-kea-protectors-reflect-on-expanded-organizing-look-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mauna-kea-protectors-reflect-on-expanded-organizing-look-forward

Kea is an island for water sports lovers, as well.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/15/kea-island-greece/

Multiple fires in the Mauna Kea Beach area continue to threaten structures, with one support structure having sustained significant damages.

Source: https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2023/08/09/kohala-wildfire-update-wednesday-morning-aug-9/

The commission was initiated by Bruno in response to the ongoing protests against construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/jonathan-okamura-uh-needs-to-bar-race-based-hate-speech/

The free daylong program was held at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, with participation from all major hotels in the Wailea-Mākena area, providing exposure to a variety of careers.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/03/28/130-students-meet-up-with-hospitality-industry-professionals-on-maui/

The indigenous rights movement of recent years also has played out in the changed regulatory scheme governing the Mauna Kea summit, with a strong Native Hawaiian presence in decision-making over the astronomy complex there.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/07/02/editorial/our-view/editorial-hawaiian-voices-gain-influence/

This image taken from video provided by the NAOJ & Asahi Shimbun, shows spiral swirling through the night sky from Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest mountain.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-01-camera-captures-night-sky-spiral.html