Hawaii Recovers from Devastating Storm | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A powerful storm that once was a hurricane slammed into Hawaii over the weekend, causing widespread flooding, one tragic fatality, and power outages across multiple islands. Thousands are still without electricity as crews race to restore services, while roads are blocked by debris and infrastructure—especially power lines—suffers from fallen trees. Though officials say the damage was less severe than feared, recovery is underway with some government operations still suspended and a boil water advisory lingering in Pāhala. Grave sites were also disturbed by floodwaters. Yet, resilience shines…