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The State of Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States of America on August 21, 1959. The island state is situated in the North Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles (3,700 km) from the mainland, at 21°18_41_N, 157°47_47_W. In the 19th century, Hawaii was also known as the Sandwich Islands. The Hawaiian Archipelago comprises eight islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, eight high islands are considered the “main islands” and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are, in order from the northwest to southeast, Ni_ihau, Kaua_i, O_ahu, Moloka_i, L_na_i, Kaho_olawe, Maui, and Hawaii. The latter is by far the largest, and is very often called the “Big Island” or “Big Isle” to avoid confusion with the state name.

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Palace plans more security

Aug 20, 2008 5:04 pm

Steps are being taken by state law enforcement and the staff at 'Iolani Palace to beef up security at the historic site, even as state and city leaders assured the public yesterday that Honolulu polic...

New rules would protect Maui fish that graze on invasive limu species

Aug 20, 2008 4:46 pm

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking approval to hold public hearings on new regulations that would protect certain species of limu-grazing fish in waters off North Ka'anapali...

Candidates for mayor, BOE at Aug. 26 forum

Aug 20, 2008 4:29 pm

Mayoral and Board of Education candidates will participate in a forum from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Haha'ione Elementary School, 595 Pepe'ekeo St.

New homeless shelter to get blessing, VIPs today

Aug 20, 2008 4:28 pm

Gov. Linda Lingle and other dignitaries will be on hand today for the official blessing and dedication of a new homeless shelter.

Arizona Memorial will start construction of visitor center soon

Aug 20, 2008 4:27 pm

Busy days at the USS Arizona Memorial visitor center and museum ? and that's about every day for one of the most visited attractions in the state ? are like bumper car rides at the fair.

More green-waste bins distributed

Aug 20, 2008 4:26 pm

The city began delivering green-waste bins yesterday to 24,000 homes in East Honolulu from Kuli'ou'ou to Manoa as the city began the latest phase of its curbside recycling program.

Football 101 for the better half

Aug 20, 2008 10:29 am

For one night at least, the face of Warrior Nation came with a tasteful application of lipstick, some carefully applied eyeliner and perhaps even a little mascara as an estimated 500 women descended o...

Judge finds Honolulu liable for 297 violations in sewage spills

Aug 20, 2008 9:13 am

A federal judge has found the city liable for 297 violations of the federal Clean Water Act for discharging millions of gallons of sewage into streets, streams, homes and waterways over nine years.

Tour bus driver fighting plea deal

Aug 20, 2008 8:35 am

Former tour bus driver Steve Oshiro brought a new lawyer to court yesterday and tried to withdraw his no-contest plea to manslaughter in the June 2006 death of motorist Corey Voss.

Disaster warning system gets $8M

Aug 20, 2008 8:33 am

Gov. Linda Lingle has released $8 million to finance an upgrade of Hawai'i's disaster warning system. The money will be used to upgrade existing civil defense sirens and install new solar-powered sire...

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