‘Appalling’ Maui case of a purloined pet pig, Eddie
*Reader caution: This story contains allegations of animal cruelty that some might find disturbing.
Thieves stole “Eddie,” a well-fed and beloved domesticated pig, from a Haʻikū animal sanctuary on May 11, according to a post by Sarah Haynes, operator of the Kitty Charm Farm. She said the criminals faked an Instagram video of themselves “hunting” it, then killed and gutted it. Before long, they entered the 250-pound deceased animal into a Makawao feral pig hunting contest, winning first place and $1,000 cash prize, according to Haynes’ social media posts.
Updated directory available to help kūpuna go online
AARP Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute created the Kūpuna Digital Resource Directory as part of a larger effort to bridge the digital divide and help more kūpuna go online.
Entrepreneurs intrigued by ‘Future of Work’ at Maui TechOhana event
During a recent Maui TechOhana, 45 entrepreneurs heard a presentation from guest speaker Jen Chiu, who led a design innovation team at Google, about the “Future of Work.”
Makana to Host Virtual Concert
In celebration of Motherʻs Day, internationally acclaimed artist Makana will be hosting a livestream concert on his Facebook page.
Zuckerberg Uses Facebook to Respond to Kauaʻi Land Dealings
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg used his own Facebook page today to defend his Kauaʻi land dealings, which have drawn widespread media attention after he filed several “quiet title” lawsuits against small landowners in the area.
High Tech Maui Sponsors Intensive Social Media Boot Camp
To ensure everyone has the prerequisite knowledge to participate in the advanced workshops to be announced in the next few weeks, Peter Liu is kicking off the new High Tech Maui workshop series with an intensive Social Media Boot Camp on Saturday, June 25.
