Hurricane Lowell hit Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm left damage on Kauai. Officials there asked visitors to keep their distance while the island recovers. The governor of Hawaii sought President Trump for federal assistance. The Hawaii National Guard members helped with food distributions in Kauai communities following the storm damage.

Meanwhile, on the college gridiron, the Hawaii team led New Mexico State going into the locker room. A surf forecast was released for Sunday, September 13.