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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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Hit-and-run victim's dad appeals for leads

Jul 25, 2008 2:10 am

The father of an 18-year-old Leilehua High School graduate who was killed early Tuesday by a hit-and-run driver in Wahiawa said last night that someone out there knows more than they're telling.

City council wants rail on ballot

Jul 24, 2008 7:04 pm

The City Council yesterday voted unanimously to put the issue of whether to build a commuter rail line on the November ballot.

Event will raise funds for library

Jul 24, 2008 4:31 pm

The first-ever "Rediscover Makiki" event tomorrow and Saturday will benefit Makiki Community Library, which is in need of money for operations and to buy new computers and other materials.

Fun in the shop, and college boost too

Jul 24, 2008 4:28 pm

While some of their classmates spent the summer at the beach or watching movies at the mall, 10 students from Waipahu, 'Aiea, Farrington and McKinley high schools were up to their elbows in grease.

Accused arsonist confessed, police say

Jul 24, 2008 4:21 pm

Former firefighter Kenton Leong admitted to police that he set three brushfires in the Makapu'u area and also admitted abusing the drug crystal methamphetamine

Unmanned vehicle scans for mines

Jul 24, 2008 4:19 pm

U.S. Navy personnel yesterday launched an unmanned underwater vehicle into Honolulu Harbor as part of a simulated exercise to search for mines.

McCain denies misstating timing of surge in Iraq

Jul 24, 2008 8:12 am

BETHLEHEM, Pa. ? Republican John McCain pushed back yesterday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place b...

Israel's security called 'unshakable' priority

Jul 24, 2008 8:11 am

SDEROT, Israel ? From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama yesterday professed "an unshakable commitmen...

Obama favored by most in Europe

Jul 24, 2008 8:11 am

LONDON ? Most French, Germans and Britons favor Democrat Barack Obama over Republican John McCain for U.S. president, a poll showed as Obama prepared to visit Europe.

Late filings will likely be contested

Jul 24, 2008 7:44 am

Former Honolulu City Councilman Duke Bainum said yesterday he will likely challenge whether state House Majority Leader Kirk Caldwell, his opponent for a Manoa council seat, properly filed his paperwo...

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