Power outage affects 5,734

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Power was interrupted to approximately 5,734 Waimea, Kawaihae, Waikoloa and Kona customers at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday when Hamakua Energy Partners apparently tripped off-line, according to Hawaii Electric Light Co.

Power was interrupted to approximately 5,734 Waimea, Kawaihae, Waikoloa and Kona customers at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday when Hamakua Energy Partners apparently tripped off-line, according to Hawaii Electric Light Co.

Power was restored to all customers by 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, HELCO stated.