23-01-2017 21:20 via seattletimes.com

Hawaii’s Lanai Island dark after windstorm knocks out power

HONOLULU (AP) — The entire Hawaiian island of Lanai has not had electrical service since Saturday after strong winds snapped or damaged utility poles. The Maui Electric utility says Lanai’s 1,700 customers are still without power Monday. Crews are working to repair 19 utility poles on the 141-square-mile island. Billionaire Larry Ellison purchased 98 percent […]
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