6 p.m. update: Hawaiian Electric crews continue to restore power across Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui County

6 p.m. update: Hawaiian Electric crews continue to restore power across Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui County

• Approximately 12,700 customers without power as of 4 p.m.
• Crews have restored power to about 45,000 customers in the past 24 hours
• Over 150 Hawaiian Electric employees, contractors working to restore power
• Company urges customers to be safe; avoid downed power lines, standing water

Release Date: 2/8/2026

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HONOLULU, Feb. 8, 2026 - Challenged by powerful winds and rain, Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors continue to restore power to thousands of customers on Oahu, Hawaii Island and in Maui County. With stormy conditions expected to continue into Monday, customers should ensure they are prepared for possible outages throughout the evening and into tomorrow.

As of 4 p.m.:

• Oahu: About 12,400 customers are without power in areas including Nanakuli, Makakilo, Kalihi, Honolulu and Manoa.
• Maui County: About 300 customers are without power. Crews are addressing pocket outages, primarily on Molokai and Upcountry Maui.
• Hawaii Island: About eight customers are without power on the Hamakua coast.

Crews have restored power to about 45,000 customers over the past 24 hours.

More than 150 Hawaiian Electric employees and contractors are in the field working to address outages, mostly caused by trees and weather-related debris blown into our power lines. Work to restore customers will continue tonight as long as weather conditions are safe to do so. Restoration may be delayed in some areas due to high winds.

Because of the dynamic nature of the storm system, outage numbers represent a snapshot in time and are subject to change as additional customers are restored and more outages occur, sometimes in the same area. Customers can track current outages at hawaiianelectric.com/outagemap and on the mobile app. Outages can also be reported through the app.

Hawaiian Electric understands that customers need to know when their power will be restored and is working to keep outage maps and social media updated with information as it becomes available.

The company's priorities for restoration emphasize safety and essential community services. Restoration also will take place in a manner designed to affect the greatest number of customers first.

If you are without power and see downed lines, this is the likely cause of the outage in your neighborhood. For your safety, always treat downed power lines as energized and dangerous, and stay at least 30 feet or more away from the lines. Customers should call 911 or our Trouble Lines (listed below) to report dangerous situations, such as downed power lines or sparking electrical equipment. Please help us keep phone lines open for emergencies at this time.

Hawaiian Electric Trouble Lines

• Oahu: 1-855-304-1212
• Maui County: 1-855-304-8181
• Hawaii Island: 1-855-304-9191

We are committed to keeping you informed

Hawaiian Electric communicates restoration information to customers frequently through the news media and the following mobile-friendly resources:

• Hawaiian Electric website: hawaiianelectric.com
• Twitter/X: @HwnElectric; @mauielectric; @hielectriclight
• Facebook: facebook.com/HawaiianElectric
• Mobile app: free download available on Apple App and Google Play stores