From KITV:

A kayaker reportedly died from his injuries after he was bitten by a shark in waters off Makena, according to Maui County officials.

Maui County Ocean Safety officers received a report around 10:20 a.m. Monday that said the man was fishing in his kayak somewhere between Maui and Molokini Island when he was bitten by a shark.

A friend, who was kayaking with the victim, took him to a nearby snorkeling charter boat, which then transported them to shore.

The victim died prior to reaching shore, according to Maui County officials. Although the incident took place some distance from shore, county lifeguards and officials from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources have closed beaches from Makena Landing to the surf area known as “dumps” until noon Tuesday. Read more.

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

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MEO to hold events to consider center

Hawaii County still lacks auditor

PV installation begins at Kauai schools

Film commissioner sets sights on TV series

Kilauea Elementary finds  ways to fund technology-based learning

Pop Warner football team closes in on fundraising goal

Kamehameha Schools band is seeing roses

Mauian a director of Maggie’s List

Who pays? Solar fairness a Maui community issue

Human Services: career and technical education on Molokai

Community care van serves Maui’s homeless

Photo: Screen shot, Dec. 2, 2013. (KITV)

—Chad Blair