The board of Akaku: Maui Community Television (Akaku) made official at its Board of Directors meeting on Friday, Mar. 21, Jay April’s appointment as CEO/President to Maui County’s cable television public access organization. The announcement and the meeting aired live on Akaku channel 54.

“There was no doubt among board members that Jay April has done a fantastic job breathing life back into Akaku,” says John Bruce, Chairman of Akaku’s Board. (more…)

Two events last week provided eight Maui youth with unprecedented experiential learning opportunities at Akaku. The aspiring video journalists enrolled in Akaku’s Young Reporters Media Camp were flown to Honolulu Monday, Mar. 17 to witness activities at the Hawaii State Capitol; and on Tuesday, they were surprised with a live video chat with Emmy-winning war reporter, Hanson Hosein. (more…)

Time is of the essence! Important legislation that would keep the public in public access was scheduled for a hearing on Wed. Mar. 26. Your testimony needs to be submitted to the Finance committee by noon tomorrow (Tues. Mar. 25). Take a moment out of your day to do what is right for public access. Show your support and click here to Take Action!