Hurricane Lowell slammed into Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm brought destruction on Kauai. Officials there directed visitors to stay away during the recovery. The governor of Hawaii sought President Trump for federal help. The Hawaii National Guard members helped with food distributions in Kauai communities after damage from the storm.
Meanwhile, on the college gridiron, the Hawaii team held a lead over New Mexico State at the break. A surf forecast was also published for Sunday, September 13.