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HILO, Hawaii (AP) — An independent review of the state of astronomy and astrophysics in the U.S. has recommended federal funding of a giant telescope in Hawaii. The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey warned it could be “disastrous” for U.S.

But the researchers said that funding should be contingent on better engagement with Native Hawaiians on Mauna Kea and other conditions.

The mere mention of a Candy Hall of Fame evokes visions of chocolate and multicolored candies. If almond toffee wasn’t there before, though, it certainly is now.

Legendary Grand Junction businessman Douglas Simons was a recent recipient of a tremendous honor - induction into the Candy Hall of Fame.

Legendary Grand Junction businessman Douglas Simons was a recent recipient of a tremendous honor - induction into the Candy Hall of Fame.

Legendary Grand Junction businessman Douglas Simons was a recent recipient of a tremendous honor - induction into the Candy Hall of Fame.

Legendary Grand Junction businessman Douglas Simons was a recent recipient of a tremendous honor - induction into the Candy Hall of Fame.

The university officials talk about the proposed master plan for Mauna Kea, the Thirty Meter Telescope and Hawaiian culture.

April 20, 2021 at 6:00 am (AP) — The University of Hawaiʻi has appointed its next director for its Institute for Astronomy. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday that Doug Simons is the executive director of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea and will start his new job on Sept. 1. Simons will become the Institute for Astronomy’s first permanent director since 2017, when Gunther Hasinger left to become director of science at the European Space Agency. The University...

University of Hawaii names Institute for Astronomy director Associated Press 1 hr ago HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii has appointed the next director for its Institute for Astronomy. Doug Simons, the executive director of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea, will start his new job on Sept. 1, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday. Simons will become the Institute for Astronomys first permanent director since 2017, when Gunther Hasinger left to become the direct...