Hurricane Lowell slammed into Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm caused damage on Kauai. Officials there asked visitors to stay away during the recovery. The governor of Hawaii asked President Trump for federal aid. The Hawaii National Guard members helped with food distributions in Kauai communities after the storm's damage.

Meanwhile, in a college football game, the Hawaii team was ahead of New Mexico State at halftime. A surf forecast was also published for Sunday, September 13.