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

Meanwhile, on the college gridiron, the Hawaii team held a lead over New Mexico State going into the locker room. A surf forecast was also published for Sunday, September 13.