Hawaiian Electric says 117,300 customers remain without power after Tropical Storm Lala damage

Reuters2026/08/17 19:14

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Hawaiian Electric is restoring service following Tropical Storm Lala, with 117,300 customers without power as of 7 a.m.
Hawaii Island remained the hardest hit, with 39,400 outages and extensive damage to the power transmission system.
Oahu had 71,600 customers without power, despite overnight restoration to nearly 55,000 customers.
Maui County reported 6,300 outages, with downed trees blocking access and damaging lines and poles.
Helicopters and drones were deployed for damage assessments in remote areas, with transmission line repairs underway.

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Hawaiian Electric says 117,300 customers remain without power after Tropical Storm Lala damage

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