Hawaiian Electric says over 117,000 customers remain without power after Hurricane Lala heavily damaged Hawaii Island's transmission system. Meanwhile all government offices, courts, and schools are closed today, with most campuses reopening tomorrow. And for many in Pahala, the situation is starting to feel dire with no power, running water, or sewer services.

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