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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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Ward Centre fire quickly doused

Mar 9, 2010 4:19 pm

Photos by Bruce Asato | The Honolulu Advertiser

Fishers can now file catch reports online

Mar 9, 2010 11:10 am

Holders of the 2,500 commercial fishing licenses issued by the State of Hawai'i may now file their monthly "catch reports" via computer.

House OKs $10 billion budget

Mar 9, 2010 10:57 am

The Hawaii House yesterday voted on a $10 billion state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 that is $41.2 million less than what Gov. Linda Lingle requested.

Hawaii's public worker furloughs hike costs as services deteriorate

Mar 9, 2010 10:50 am

Costs are going up and state services are going down, as the fallout from layoffs and furloughs continues to settle across government agencies responsible for everything from food and rabies inspectio...

Stalled bills to restrict Hawaii shark tours could still resurface

Mar 9, 2010 10:45 am

Efforts to limit or halt shark-viewing tours in Hawaii through legislation have stalled in the Legislature, but the proposed bills are not dead and may resurface in the weeks to come.

Big Island jolted by 4.5 quake

Mar 9, 2010 10:42 am

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake shook Big Island residents yesterday evening, but did not generate a tsunami.

OHA funds exhibit on Pearl Harbor

Mar 9, 2010 10:35 am

The state Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded $100,000 to the Arizona Memorial Museum Association for the creation of an exhibit that will depict the history of Pearl Harbor before it became a mili...

Hilo retailers say police presence needs beefing up

Mar 9, 2010 10:33 am

Some residents are questioning the strength of the police presence in downtown Hilo after a recent spate of gang-like activity by roving packs of teens.

Victim identified as sailor at Pearl

Mar 9, 2010 10:32 am

The man could be seen about 150 feet from shore, signaling for help and firing flares from a life raft.

Schools to host Aloha 'Aina Earth Day recycling drives

Mar 9, 2010 10:31 am

Aloha 'Aina Earth Day recycling collections will be conducted March 13 at Kahuku High & Intermediate School and March 20 at Farrington High School. Each event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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