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Over 113,000 Oahu Customers Lose Power in Weather Outage

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: March 13, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: March 18, 2026 03:04 AM EDT

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March 13, 2026 | Honolulu, HI

Breaking News – The Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) reports a major power outage impacting 113,228 customers throughout Oahu, caused by severe weather. Restoration teams are on the scene, striving to bring electricity back online swiftly. The blackout began on March 13 around 8:57 p.m., affecting multiple regions across the island. Authorities advise locals to stay vigilant, steer clear of fallen power lines, and monitor official updates for estimated repair times.

HECO reports 113,228 customers Without power on the Island of Oahu due to weather. Repairs u/w.Over 113,000 Oahu Customers Lose Power in Weather Outage

This event underscores the fragility of power systems amid harsh weather, which may prompt legal actions for those impacted in pursuit of aid or reimbursement.

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