https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/power-outages-may-last-months-for-some-on-kaua-i-s-north-shoreContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/power-outages-may-last-months-for-some-on-kaua-i-s-north-shorehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/power-outages-may-last-months-for-some-on-kaua-i-s-north-shore#u67996Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:17:51 +0000The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) has restored power to 81% of the island's customers. This follows a surge in recovery efforts that saw 1,200 additional customers regain electricity between Friday and Saturday. While three hospitals are back online, residents on the North Shore face a more difficult recovery. Some North Shore restorations may begin in a few days, but other affected areas in that region could remain without power for several months. Hawaiian Electric is currently supporting KIUC while preparing for Tropical Storm Norbert.Why it mattersHurricane Lowell caused wi