Thousands remain without power in Hawaii as another storm approaches

Aug 20, 2026

Power crews across Hawaii are racing to reconnect customers before a second storm arrives, which is bad news for households still in the dark.

  • More than 14,000 customers on Hawaii Island still have no power.
  • Smaller outages are hitting Maui County and Oahu, and new ones keep popping up.
  • Crews are working around the clock because another storm may land before repairs finish.
  • Homeowners face a nasty surprise: standard insurance does not cover hurricane or flood damage, which has to be bought separately.

Outlook: If the next storm hits before crews catch up, outage numbers will climb again and repair work will stretch out further.

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