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Hawaii auditor calls for removal of DBEDT Director Ted Liu...for removal of DBEDT Director Ted Liu Updated at 12:06 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2009 Hawaii auditor calls for removal of DBEDT Director Ted Liu The state auditor, citing "numerous and egregious acts," has recommended that Gov. Linda... In this article: Hawaii, Linda Lingle, Beijing, Taipei, and China |
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette | November 17, 2009
Plan would dump teacher furloughs
Plan would dump teacher furloughs Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle proposed a plan Sunday to end the statea s hotly disputed teacher furloughs starting in January. Her proposal would use a rainyday budget fund and convert planning days for teachers...
In this article: Linda Lingle
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washingtonpost.com | November 16, 2009
Hawaii gov's plan would restore classroom days
Hawaii gov's plan would restore classroom days HONOLULU -- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle proposed a plan Sunday to end the state's hotly disputed teacher furloughs starting in January, using a rainy day budget fund and converting planning days for...
In this article: Linda Lingle, Arne Duncan, Honolulu, U.S., and China
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Honolulu Star Bulletin | November 18, 2009
Lingle shows leadership by reversing direction
...her powers of leadership. After winning the top political job against all the institutional odds, Lingle set out to lead Hawaii to the land of low taxes, home rule, decentralized authority and two-party debate. Hawaii was told about being...
In this article: Linda Lingle, Tax, Michael Jordan, and GOP
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San Diego Union-Tribune | November 15, 2009
HI governor's plan would end teacher furlough days
...November 15, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. HONOLULU Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle has proposed a plan to end the state's hotly disputed teacher furloughs and cancel a planned 10 percent reduction in school days. At a news conference Sunday, Lingle...
In this article: Linda Lingle and Honolulu
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AP Online | 7 days ago
Hawaii anticipates tourism boost from APEC
...for the future. "We appreciate President Obama selecting Hawaii for this important meeting and recognizing the significant role Hawaii plays as America's most diverse and strategically located state," Lingle said. As tourism to Hawaii...
In this article: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Barack Obama, Linda Lingle, and East-West Center
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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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