Power outage in Pukalani affects more than 2,500 customers

Update: 9:10 p.m., May 8, 2024

Three customers remain without power in Pukalani as crews continue repairs. Impacted customers should prepare for an overnight outage.

Update: 11:15 a.m., May 8, 2024

Power has been restored to a majority of customers. Crews continue work to restore power to the remaining customers without power.

Update: 10:20 a.m., May 8, 2024

Hawaiian Electric reports power has been restored to customers on Loha St., parts of Haleakalā Highway and Kualono. Crews have completed most of the line inspection, and are continuing to restore customers in sections. An estimated 2,518 customers were impacted by the outage, which occurred at 2:10 a.m.

Update: 9:30 a.m., May 8, 2024

Hawaiian Electric reports that 2,518 customers remain without power in Pukalani. Crews completed most of the line inspection and have begun restoring power to customers in sections.

Update: 630 a.m., May 8, 2024

An estimated 2,518 customers are without power in the Pukalani area. The outage occurred at around 2:10 a.m. At this time, Hawaiian Electric reports that crews are investigating and inspecting the lines.

Heavy call volume to the HECO trouble line may result in some calls not getting through. To report an outage, call customer service on Maui at 808-871-9777, or 1-877-871-8461 on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.

The state Department of Transportation is also reporting the outage was impacting some traffic signals. Motorists are advised to use caution when driving in the area.