Wilson Tunnel lights could stay out for weeks after storm

Aug 26, 2026

Drivers on Oahu face weeks of a darkened Wilson Tunnel after storm damage, while thousands on the Big Island are still waiting for their power to come back.

  • Lights inside the Wilson Tunnel could stay off for two to three weeks while repairs are made.
  • Hawaiian Electric is working to fix the damaged equipment feeding the tunnel.
  • On the Big Island, homes are still without power, with full restoration expected by early September.
  • The outages trace back to storm damage from Lala, which knocked out lines across the islands.

Outlook: Power should be fully restored on the Big Island within about two weeks, but tunnel lighting will lag behind that.

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