From The Maui News:

In the weeks following the shark attack on 20-year-old Jana Lutteropp, who died at Maui Memorial Medical Center a week after a shark bit off her right arm on Aug. 14, ocean activity and beach use did see a slight dip, but is now “back to normal,” according to local businesses and residents. Read More.

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

Hamakua Springs plans to cut energy dependence

Drought watch for Upcountry Maui, conservation urged

Kauai Council passes property tax bill

Calvary Chapel opens in Lihue

Man critical after jump from Black Rock

Kalaupapa National Historical Park Green Team recognized

Candidates sought for director of West Hawaii campus

Professor gets electric power from ditch

Dates set for DLNR aerial hunts

Photo: Shark. (steve.garner32)

—Chad Blair