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 is targeted by Sept. 8 in the hardest-hit Kau areas, with many customers expected back sooner.