Hurricane Lowell slammed into Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm brought destruction on Kauai. Officials there urged visitors to keep their distance until the island has recovered. The governor of Hawaii asked President Trump for federal assistance. The Hawaii National Guard members helped with food distribution efforts in Kauai communities following the storm damage.
Meanwhile, on the college gridiron, the Hawaii team was ahead of New Mexico State at halftime. A surf forecast was released for Sunday, September 13.