Man killed by fallen tree in Waimanalo

Sep 09, 2026

A powerful storm hit Oahu and left at least one person dead, a grim outcome for Hawaii residents still without power.

  • A man living in a tent on Oahu's windward side was killed when a tree fell on him.
  • He was found unresponsive at Sherwood Beach in Waimanalo, and police are treating it as an unattended death.
  • Governor Josh Green confirmed the death and called the storm very serious.
  • Crews are focused on getting power back to hospitals first as recovery gets underway.

Outlook: Cleanup and power restoration will continue for days, and the storm's toll could rise as damage is assessed.

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