Hawaiian Electric races to restore power on Hawaii Island as Tropical Storm Moke nears

• Hawaiian Electric Industries reported storm-related damage on Hawaii Island as Tropical Storm Moke approached, disrupting electric service.
• About 8,800 customers remained without power as of 9 a.m. today; roughly 2,500 were restored since yesterday morning.
• Restoration estimates ranged from within 24 hours for many areas to 5–7 days for some circuits; full restoration for Kau targeted by Sept. 8.
• Heavy rain and strong winds forecast through the weekend could slow repairs, extending outages in the hardest-hit locations.

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