Akaku’s Production Van is the Newest Addition to our PEG access services
More “live” coverage of community events will soon be a possibility at Akaku: Maui Community Television (Akaku) with today’s arrival of the island’s only video production van equipped with microwave transmission capability. (more…)

KAHULUI – Independent community producers are invited to mix and mingle in the digital lounge at Akaku: Maui Community Television (Akaku) at 333 Dairy Road, Kahului, on Friday, May 9 from 6:00– 8:30 p.m. Community members are encouraged to bring in their brief video clips (up to 5 minutes) to share tips on a first-come, first-served basis at “Producers Night,” Akaku’s media salon event dedicated entirely to producers. The event is free, and includes light pupus and beverages. Interested individuals are urged to confirm their attendance and register their video clips in advance by calling 871-5554.
At the last “Producers Night” media salon, (more…)

Akaku: Maui Community Television will be joining the festivities of the 16th Annual East Maui Taro Festival this weekend beginning Saturday, Apr. 26. Akaku will be videotaping a variety of activities at the event, offering free introduction to TV production classes, and managing the Akaku informational booth for festival attendees to ask questions, record their shout-outs and qualify to win prizes. (more…)

In a media universe dominated by big government and corporate points of view, public, education and government (PEG) access stations in Hawaii are an oasis where people turn for the straight dope on just about anything. Most of their content is produced by local independent thinkers; all of it is nondiscriminatory, uncensored and unfiltered. This is truly a community asset—not a state asset—a local venue where anyone can come and talk story.

Senate Bill 1789 was introduced at the State legislature this season to ensure maximum public input into decision making that concerns the future of cable access stations. (more…)

Akaku: Maui Community Television (Akaku) will host Tommy Russo, publisher of “Maui Time Weekly,” on Friday, Apr. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at its digital lounge at 333 Dairy Road, Kahului. Independent community producers and residents will be able to ask questions and “talk story” with Russo after a brief presentation on the theme: “Independent Local Media on Maui.” The event is free, but interested individuals should confirm their interest as space will be limited. (more…)