-+ 0.00%
-+ 0.00%
-+ 0.00%

Hawaiian Electric restores power to 3,200 Hawaii Island customers; 6,460 still out after storm

PUBT·08/24/2026 01:11:08
Listen to the news
Hawaiian Electric restores power to 3,200 Hawaii Island customers; 6,460 still out after storm
  • Hawaiian Electric restored power to about 3,200 Hawaii Island customers since Aug. 22; about 6,460 remained without electricity.
  • Repair work continued in hard-hit areas including Kaloko Mauka, Mountain View, Glenwood, Ahualoa, and Kau, with mutual-aid crews supporting.
  • Tropical Storm Moke risked slowing repairs due to heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and unsafe conditions; additional outages remained possible.
  • Some areas faced extended restoration timelines, ranging from beyond 48 hours to 5–7 days; Kau full restoration targeted by Sept. 8.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. HEI - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.