‘Ridiculous’: Hilo residents demand answers after days-long outage from Lala
Hawaii News Now
Last updated: August 25, 2026
Residents of Waiakea Villas in Hilo are demanding answers following a prolonged power outage that has lasted for nine days. The blackout is significantly impacting the elderly kupuna living in the complex.
- The power outage began on Monday, marking the ninth consecutive day without electricity for residents of Waiakea Villas in Hilo. Residents have described the situation as "ridiculous" and are urgently seeking explanations.
- The prolonged lack of electricity is proving especially difficult for the kupuna, or elderly residents, residing in the Waiakea Villas complex. Their health and well-being are a primary concern for the community.
- The duration of the outage has caused considerable hardship and frustration among the affected residents. They are seeking accountability and a swift resolution to restore power.
- The article highlights the significant disruption to daily life caused by the extended power failure.
