#Power Outage
Update: Water restriction for North Kona eased back to previous voluntary conservation
The earlier mandatory restriction was put in place because of a prolonged power outage. While power was restored, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues to work to replenish water storage levels.
Update: Power restored to more than 3,400 previously blacked out West Hawai’i customers
Hawaiian Electric reports the power outage in the Kealakehe and Hōlualoa areas was caused by palm fronds in a power line. It was not a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Update: Water conservation notice for North Kohala canceled
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply says customers in the district can resume normal water use.
Update: Power restored to more than 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in N. Kona
Outages have also been reported in North Kohala impacting 794 customers.
Hawai‘i Island customers urged to continue conserving elctricity to avoid rolling blackouts
For the past several weeks, Hawaiian Electric has been asking residential and business customers to conserve electricity due to the unavailability of several large generators.
Rolling outages likely to continue on Hawai‘i Island due to generation shortfall
A rolling outage occurred Sunday night where the power company reported 21,557 customers around the island experienced a 30-minute outage starting at 8:54 p.m. and ending at 9:59 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric asking Big Island customers to conserve power due to down generators
According to the utility company, this is an usual situation as the large generators are experiencing mechanical problems resulting in a reduced output.
Update: Power restored in Hilo
According to the power company, crews have responded to the power disruption.
One more Lāhainā fire victim identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 22
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Monday: Matsuyuki Osato, 83, of Lahaina.
Two more victims of Lāhainā fire identified bringing total to 69
The Maui Police Department released the names of two more victims from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Sunday: Janet St. Clair, 75, and Douglas Matsuda-Boucher, 65, both of Lahaina.
Authorities ID 2 more victims from the Lāhainā wildfire, bringing the total to 57
The Maui Police Department released the names of two more victims from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Sunday.
Maui police have now identified 49 people killed in the Lāhainā wildfire
The Maui Police Department released the name of one more victim from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire. Police today confirmed the identity of Leroy Wagner, 69, of Lahaina.
Hawaiian Electric tips to prepare for potential outages from upcoming storm
Hawaiian Electric offers tips to help customers prepare for potential extended outages caused by the upcoming Kona low storm on the Big Island.
Hawaiian Electric: prepare for possible power outages, downed lines
The utility provider has provided customers with a list of safety reminders, due to recent powerful winds.
Update: Power restored to Hawaiian Electric customers North Kohala and Ka‘ū
All reported Big Island power outages impacting Hawaiian Electric customers have been restored.
UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric restores power to all customers on Big Island
Hawaiian Electric has completed power restoration to most customers impacted by the Kona Low storm, according to the company.
All weather advisories lifted; Maunakea Access Road remains closed
The National Weather Service canceled all weather advisories after a cold front battered Hawai‘i Island earlier this week with rain, wind, high surf and snow.
Update: Power outages in Hāmākua District to go on past Christmas
Approximately 650 Hawaiian Electric customers will remain without power past Christmas as crews continue to work toward restoring service following a severe storm earlier this week.
Down power line reported in South Kona
The Hawai’i Police Department advises motorists to avoid Puuhonua Road in South Kona due to a power line on the roadway.
