From The Maui News:

A 27-year-old Molokai man tried to escape authorities by jumping into the ocean off Molokai while being transported on the ferry from Molokai to Maui on Thursday afternoon, police said.

Just as the Molokai ferry began pulling away from Kaunakakai Harbor at about 4:15 p.m., Imua Mawae, who had been arrested Thursday morning for violating his probation, claimed to be suffering from seasickness and asked to use the restroom, said Maui police spokesman Lt. William Juan.

While an officer stood near the restroom door, Mawae jumped over the railing of the ferry and into the ocean, Juan said. His hands were still handcuffed, according to a ferry worker, who wished to remain anonymous. Read more.

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

Highway 190 remains closed, brush fire grows in size

Lydgate Beach park refurbishment project gets underway

Police: UH Hilo student lied about alleged attack

2,000 shoeboxes of gifts for Kauai’s ‘Operation Christmas Child’

Complaint: Property removed from Naniloa

Grant writing helps hire new Kauai officers

Big Island jobless rate creeps up

Holiday meals offered for Maui people in need

3,100 acre Ohana Sanctuary koa forest for sale

Photo: Molokai’s Kawela Beach. (PatrickMcNally)

—Chad Blair