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Ohio, New York, Michigan fare well in latest Postal Service closure listNew York has 11 on the list, down from 26, and Michigan has eight, down from 24. Idaho had three locations on the October list and Hawaii had two, but both states have been struck from the current closure list. Leave your thoughts in... In this article: The Postal Service, Michigan, Ohio, New York, New York, Idaho, Hawaii, and Ohio |
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Honolulu Star Bulletin | 13 hours ago
Hawaii Beat
...first match between third-seeded Idaho and Boise State. Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Hawaii has signed an extension to remain as title sponsor of the Hawaii Bowl. The college football game's executive director, David Matlin, announced...
In this article: Western Athletic Conference, Fresno State, Boise State, Nevada, Wolf Pack, Le Jardin Academy, and Conference USA
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AP Online | 20 hours ago
Hawaii marine monument to welcome teachers
...conservation area are offering up to 12 teachers and community leaders an opportunity to spend a week in the pristine reserve north of Hawaii. The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument said in a statement Thursday that the traveling...
In this article: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, and U.S.
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Honolulu Advertiser | 1 day ago
Hawai'i will give BYU its best shot
Hawaii will give BYU its best shot WHO: Hawai'i (2-1) vs. Brigham Young (2-0) TICKETS: $26 for lower level, $18 for upper level adults, $16 for upper level senior citizens, $13 for Super Rooter, $5 for upper level students age 4-18 and...
In this article: BYU, Western Athletic Conference, Bob Nash, BYU, Mountain West Conference, and University of Hawai'i
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boston.com - Latest news | 2 days ago
Hawaii loses 'healthiest state' title
...of children in poverty has increased, and binge drinking levels remain high, the report said. Hawaii health officials said they're pleased Hawaii remains among the healthiest states. "We always rank within the top five when this report...
In this article: Obesity, Department of Health, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, American Public Health Association, and Honolulu
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AP Online | 2 days ago
Forecast: Slow recovery ahead for Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) - A new Hawaii economic forecast predicts Hawaii will make only lackluster gains next year followed by modest growth in 2011. The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism's report Tuesday said Hawaii's economy...
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AP Online | 2 days ago
China to participate in giant Hawaii telescope
...(AP) - Chinese astronomers have signed on to participate in the development of the world's largest telescope that will be built atop a Hawaii volcano, a group said Tuesday. The Thirty Meter Telescope, the group spearheading the project, said...
In this article: University of California, Gordon Moore, Mauna Kea, China, Big Bang, Endangered species, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Boeing 737
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AP Online | 2 days ago
Hawaii anticipates tourism boost from APEC
...could present an advertising opportunity for potential visitors, said Jerry Gibson, general manager of Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hilton Hawaii's area vice president. "It's a world marketing opportunity for Hawaii. We'll have the eyes of...
In this article: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Barack Obama, Linda Lingle, and East-West Center
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Midshipmen get a long break before heading to Hawaii
...did not play because of an injured shoulder; Niumatalolo is hopeful that he'll be ready to go on Nov. 28 against Hawaii. Dobbs says that his injured right knee is feeling "pretty good," and that the time off should allow the rest of his body...
In this article: Midshipmen, Ken Niumatalolo, Delaware, and Texas
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Hawaii (/həˈwaɪ.iː/ or IPA: /həˈwaɪʔiː|/ in English; Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is the newest of the 50 U.S. states, and is the only state made up entirely of islands. It is located on an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of Australia. The state was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The most recent census estimate puts the state's population at 1,283,388.
The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian Island chain, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight "main islands" are (from the northwest to southeast) Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. The last is by far the largest, and is often called the "Big Island" or "Big Isle" to avoid confusion with the state as a whole. This archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania.
In standard American English, Hawaii is generally pronounced: /həˈwaɪ.iː/. In the Hawaiian language, it is generally pronounced: /həˈwɐiʔi/ or .
- Name:
- Hawaii
- Also Known As:
- The Aloha State
- Capital:
- Honolulu
- Motto:
- Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Āina i ka Pono (Hawaiian)
- Largest City:
- Honolulu
- Governor:
- Linda Lingle (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- James Aiona (R)
- Total Area:
- 28,311
- Area of Land:
- 16,638
- Area of Inland Water:
- 11,672
- Latitude:
- 18° 55′ N to 28° 27′ N
- Longitude:
- 154° 48′ W to 178° 22′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Pacific Ocean
- Elevation highest point:
- 13,796
- Highest Point:
- Mauna Kea
- Admittance Date:
- August 21, 1959
- State Song:
- Hawaii Ponoi
- Flower:
- Hawaiian hibiscus
- Gemstone:
- Black coral
- Time Zone:
- Hawaii: UTC-10
- Demonym:
- Hawaiian (see notes)
- Median Income:
- $63,746
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