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The Maui News
Akaku Maui will host a block party with live coverage of the general election at its studios on Tuesday.
The event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to members of the public. Partygoers will have the chance to meet candidates in person and watch the live results on giant outdoor screens at the Akaku Center. Food and refreshments will be available.
Akaku's coverage will feature several hotly contested Maui County Council and state House races, a battle for mayor, a showdown for governor and more women on the ballot than ever before.
Viewers can also follow coverage live at home on Spectrum Channels 53, 54 and 55, KAKU 88.5 FM, akaku.org and the Akaku Facebook page.
Anchor Kathy Collins will track the election results from the studio, with expert analysis from Lawrence Carnicelli and Pua Canto. Akaku's Chivo Ching Johnson will interview candidates, community leaders and Maui Nui personalities at a special stage set up outside the station. Sarah Rodriguez will provide updates on the block party, while Shaggy Jenkins of KAKU 88.5 FM will broadcast from the radio kiosk.
The Akaku Studios are located at 333 Dairy Road in Kahului. For more information on Akaku's election coverage, call 871-5553.