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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 suspect admits to drinking

Aug 7, 2008 4:59 pm

A 37-year-old Waialua man arrested in connection with the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist told his boss that he was under the influence when he was driving a company van at the time of the accident, ...

Plan for hillside building to be discussed tonight

Aug 7, 2008 4:51 pm

The Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board will discuss the development of a steep hillside parcel above homes in 'Aina Haina at its monthly meeting tonight.

City's recycling program to be outlined tonight

Aug 7, 2008 4:44 pm

The city will provide information about its recycling program for Kailua at the Kailua Neighborhood Board meeting at 7 p.m. today at Kailua District Park, 21 S. Kainalu Drive.

Holy Trinity seeking more students

Aug 7, 2008 4:41 pm

Holy Trinity School has been serving East Honolulu for 49 years, but must increase enrollment substantially ? and soon ? to reach the half-century mark.

Seminar on tax breaks for historic buildings

Aug 7, 2008 4:40 pm

A free seminar on tax exemptions for historic buildings is set for Tuesday at Hawaii National Bank.

Hawaii junior varsity sports still might survive budget cuts

Aug 7, 2008 4:39 pm

A proposed $1 million cut to the state Department of Education's athletics budget would not necessarily mean the elimination of junior varsity sports, education officials said.

Agency wants hawk off endangered list

Aug 7, 2008 4:38 pm

The Hawaiian hawk population on the Big Island has recovered, stabilized and expanded to more than half of the island, and the predatory bird no longer needs to be included among those protected by th...

Wai'anae urged to curb water use

Aug 7, 2008 4:36 pm

Wai'anae Coast residents last night were urged to use water sparingly as Board of Water Supply crews repaired a 24-inch main on Farrington Highway between La'aloa and Waiomea streets in Honokai Hale.

1,200 pounds of school supplies collected

Aug 7, 2008 4:35 pm

The Rotary Clubs of Hawai'i Kai and Kahala Sunrise teamed up recently to collect more than 1,200 pounds of school supplies and more than $400 in cash to help needy children go back to school.

$5M donated for Culinary Institute

Aug 7, 2008 4:30 pm

A $5 million donation being announced today will bring Kapi'olani Community College's $32 million culinary school a step closer to fruition.

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