Hawaii governor asks local mayor to lead protester talks

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige is asking Hawaii County’s mayor to lead efforts to find common ground with protesters blocking the construction of a giant telescope at the summit of the state’s tallest mountain.
The governor last week indicated he was willing to talk to protesters, who have prevented construction vehicles and crews from reaching Mauna Kea’s summit since July 15. But Tuesday’s statement is the first public step he’s taken toward that end.