Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 18, 2026)
A generator failure at a Waikiki high-rise leaves stranded residents in the dark for days as Hawaiian Electric races to restore power. Firsthand reports from Naalehu reveal widespread devastation and critical water shortages on the south side of Hawaii Island. And, a sudden ceiling collapse at a Kaimuki Chinese restaurant sends an elderly woman to the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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