Hawaii Battles 88k+ Power Outages as Tropical Storm Lala Rages On

Tropical Storm Lala continues to lash Hawaii with damaging winds and heavy rain, triggering widespread power outages for more than 88,000 Hawaiian Electric customers across the state. About 63,000 on Hawaii Island, 15,000 in Maui County, and 9,500 on Oahu are without power as crews assess damage from downed lines and toppled poles; four independent power producers on Hawaii Island have disconnected from the grid, raising the possibility of load shedding to maintain grid stability. Residents are urged to shelter, monitor updates, and be prepared for extended outages as the storm persists.