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72% of Kaua‘i power restored as flights resume

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Green Restores Power

Governor Josh Green said 72% of Kaua‘i’s power restored, adding 12,000 customers for about 66% coverage.
Hawaii National Guard deployed six high-water vehicles and cleared roads for power crews.
Lihu‘e Airport resumed commercial flights Thursday at 5 p.m., restoring normal passenger check-in guidance.
Nawiliwili Harbor stayed open while Port Allen Harbor closed to commercial traffic after buoy damage.
Port Allen lost nine boats after high surf crushed its docks.

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Anderson Urges Travel

Interim CEO Caroline Anderson urged visitors to adjust itineraries rather than cancel to support Kauai’s visitor economy.
Tourism provides four of every ten jobs on Kauai, highlighting the storm’s potential economic strain.
Food-truck co-owner Kelly Kakalia served nearly 600 free meals using generators and propane to aid the community.
Ko‘a Kea Resort pledged refunds for canceled reservations.
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach stayed closed awaiting power restoration.

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Green Restores Power

Governor Josh Green said 72% of Kaua‘i’s power restored, adding 12,000 customers for about 66% coverage.
Hawaii National Guard deployed six high-water vehicles and cleared roads for power crews.
Lihu‘e Airport resumed commercial flights Thursday at 5 p.m., restoring normal passenger check-in guidance.
Nawiliwili Harbor stayed open while Port Allen Harbor closed to commercial traffic after buoy damage.
Port Allen lost nine boats after high surf crushed its docks.

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