Power Restored to Over 2,000 Customers on Oahu's North Shore

Hawaiian Electric reports progress in restoring electricity after weather-related outages

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:53am

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Hawaiian Electric has restored power to around 2,200 customers in the Waimea and Kuilima/Turtle Bay areas of Oahu's North Shore, after proactively turning off circuits in the flood zone. Crews are now working to restore power to approximately 900 additional customers in the Kawailoa area who are served by the same substation but are outside the flood zone.

Why it matters

Power outages can significantly disrupt daily life and commerce, so restoring electricity is a critical priority for HECO and the local community. The North Shore region is prone to flooding during severe weather, requiring proactive measures to ensure public safety.

The details

On Friday, HECO reported that around 6,400 customers were without power after the utility proactively turned off some circuits in the flood zone. HECO crews have since cleared the Waialua Substation and the power lines feeding out of it, restoring electricity to customers outside the flood zone. The remaining 900 customers in Kawailoa are served by the same substation but are located outside the flood area.

  • On Friday, HECO reported around 6,400 customers were without power.
  • As of 4:30 p.m. on March 22, 2026, electricity has been restored to about 2,200 customers in the Waimea and Kuilima/Turtle Bay areas.

The players

Hawaiian Electric (HECO)

The electric utility company serving the Hawaiian islands, including Oahu.

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What’s next

Crews are currently working to restore power to the remaining 900 customers in the Kawailoa area.

The takeaway

HECO's swift response to restore power to the majority of affected North Shore customers demonstrates the utility's commitment to reliable service, even in the face of weather-related challenges.