From Maui Now:

A 20-year-old woman from Germany was hospitalized in critical condition, after her right arm was severed in a shark attack at Palauea Beach, also known as White Rock in Mākena, on Wednesday afternoon, county officials confirmed.

The attack was reported at around 4:41 p.m. while the woman was snorkeling about 50 yards from shore. County officials say the conditions were choppy with limited visibility.

“We heard screaming from the water and it was this unbelievable scream like I’ve never heard before,” said Andree Conley-Kapoi, a resident of Upcountry, Maui who was working in the area. Read the full story.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Ag tourism bill to be considered

Kauai United Way sets goal of $670K

Taking back Hanamaulu Beach Park

Man falls 115 feet down Kilauea Caldera

Councilors propose next steps on old Wailuku post office probe

Puna Pono march on HELCO Aug. 17-19

Flood insurance costs could climb for Kauai homeowners

Papaikou wastewater spills into ocean

Will Big Isle keep fourth state Senate seat?

‘The Fleming Journals’ help tell the story of West Maui

Sunday ride benefits Lihue Early Learning Center

Paia eatery’s minor SMA challenged

New measures for Molokai student success

Photo: White Rock Beach. (kay la la)

—Chad Blair