HONOLULU (KHON2) — Major electrical service upgrades are coming to Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown by the end of 2025, Hawaiian Electric said.
The work in the area dates back to 2018 but has since been accelerated due to an extensive outage that impacted countless residents and businesses in the area in 2024.
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In June 2024, Chinatown residents and businesses were left without power for days, leading many to file claims against for business losses during the outage.
Since beginning the work, Hawaiian Electric said that upgrades in the area have “steadily” continued, focusing on the importance of long-term upgrades…