Hawaiian Electric restores power to 1,400 Hawaii Island customers as outages persist for 2,920

PUBT · 1d ago
Hawaiian Electric restores power to 1,400 Hawaii Island customers as outages persist for 2,920
  • Hawaiian Electric reported storm-related outages on Hawaii Island, with about 2,920 customers still without power.
  • Crews restored service to more than 1,400 customers since the prior day across multiple communities.
  • Mutual-aid resources expanded, including additional utility trucks and equipment delivered to Hilo to support restoration work.
  • Full restoration targeted by Sept. 8 in the hardest-hit Kau areas, with many customers expected back sooner.


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