Shark Tracking, Safety Tips Gain Traction After 2nd Fatality

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From Maui Now:

A stretch of shoreline in South Maui remains closed until at least noon today following a deadly shark attack in waters off of Makena on Monday. …

Some of the tips that frequent ocean goers are familiar with, but those less accustomed to the ocean may not know include the following list of “Safety Dos and Don’ts” published by the DLNR on their agency Hawaiʻi Sharks website. Read more.

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

Victim in fatal shark bite identified as Washington visitor

Hawaii County Council wants say in waste management

Airport Construction on Hold in Kalaupapa

HELCO delays geothermal contract

Fire destroys Hanapepe business

Archeologist tells Molokai’s history through rocks

Recycling companies worried about Maui waste-to-energy project

Kauai branch of Hawaii Food Bank launches drive for December

Lahaina gay couples ‘make it official’

KIUC election takes shape

Maui slam poet will be part of anti-meth campaign

Same-sex couples get hitched in Hilo

Waterline work slated to disrupt traffic in Paia

Big Island siren upgrades are set to begin

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