Updates/Power Restored: More than 1,200 customers impacted by power outage in West Maui

Update: 11:25 p.m., Jan. 8, 2024

As of 11:10 p.m. power was restored to the remaining 50 customers in West Maui. To report an outage on Maui, call the Hawaiian Electric Company 24/7 trouble line at 808-871-7777.

Update: 10:43 p.m., Jan. 8, 2024

As of 10:40 p.m., power in West Maui has been restored to a majority of customers. About 50 customers remain without power from Olowalu to Ukumehame as crews continue with repairs. Weather permitting, the remaining customers should be restored this evening.

Update: 9:58 p.m., Jan. 8, 2024

Some customers in Launiupoko are reporting a resumption of power as of 9:58 p.m., after an outage that started several hours ago at around 6:40 p.m. The initial outage impacted more than 1,200 customers in West Maui including portions of Lahaina, Olowalu and Launiupoko.

Update: 9:08 p.m., Jan. 8, 2024

As of 8:50 p.m., traffic signals along the Lahaina Bypass (Route 3000) at the intersections of Kai Hele Kū Street and Hōkiokio Place are out due to the power outage, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Division. Motorists should treat the intersections as an all-way stop.

Update: 8:20 p.m., Jan. 8, 2024

Crews are actively responding and estimate it may take a few hours before safely restoring power to customers.

Update: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 2024

An estimated 1,229 customers are without power in Lahaina, Olowalu and Launiupoko. First responders are en route. The cause of the outage is under investigation. There is no estimated time for when power will be restored.

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We have reports of a power outage affecting parts of West Maui including customers in Lahaina and Olowalu. We are awaiting further information from Hawaiian Electric Company on the cause and estimated time for power restoration.