From The Maui News:
A 2-mile stretch of beach in South Maui was closed Friday after a woman was bitten by a shark while snorkeling at Keawakapu Beach in Kihei. Read more.
And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:
Hawaii Meth Project aims to spread word about dangers of drug
World AIDS Day event set for Kihei
Molina says he’ll aim to unseat White from council
North Shore remembers iconic Wainiha man
Fundraiser aims to save youth football team’s trip
Sakamoto to provide update on UH-MC
Kauai Christmas fund drive underway
Holiday shoppers get early start at Hilo Walmart
Maui shops ‘excited’ for Small Business Saturday
Napili ramps up bay health monitoring program
County seeks Molokai input for home business bill

Photo: Keawakapu Beach. (nordique)
—Chad Blair
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