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With a unique culture and language, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959. It is located in the North Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles (3,700 km) from the mainland, at . The Hawaiian Archipelago comprises eight islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, eight are considered "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are: from (northwest to southeast) Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi. The latter is by far the largest, called the "Big Island" or "Big Isle". In the 19th Century, they were known as the Sandwich Islands. Molokini Side view of Molokini Molokini is an offshore crescent moon-shaped volcanic crater south of Maʻalaea Bay, Maʻui. It is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. While it is a popular tourist destination due to its offshore, exotic location, many watersport enthusiast guides note that overcrowding has made the experience less attractive. The islet is a Hawaiʻi State Seabird Sanctuary. During World War II, the Navy reportedly used Molokini for target practice because of its similarity in shape to a battleship. For the full article, click here. File:Pāhoehoe Lava flow.JPG Pāhoehoe Lava flow at The Big Island of Hawaii. The lava flow is due to a July 21, 2007 fissure eruption. Princess Kaʻiulani 100px Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Kaʻiulani Cleghorn (October 16, 1875 – March 6, 1899) was heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and held the title of crown princess. Kaʻiulani became known throughout the world for her intelligence, beauty and determination. During the Overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, she spearheaded a campaign to restore the monarchy by speaking before the United States Congress and pleading with U.S. Presidents Benjamin Harrison and later Grover Cleveland. Her life story grew to legendary proportions after her untimely death. For the full article, click here. Wikinews Hawaii portal October 16: Hurricane warning goes into effect in Bermuda as Gonzalo nears August 31: Hawaiian Airlines announces iPad mini in-flight service April 29: Australian Jesse Williams drafted in fifth round by the NFL's Seattle Seahawks January 13: Observing the 2012 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the US, and wider world August 8: Wikinews interviews Andy Martin, U.S. Republican Party presidential candidate August 6: Sitcom star Roseanne Barr announces run for U.S. president June 4: Brazilian surfer wins world championship in Pichilemu, Chile April 27: U.S. President Barack Obama releases original birth certificate July 25: Brush fire starts in Hawaii's Makua Valley February 27: Pacific Rim braces for tsunami following major Chilean earthquake Template:/box-footer ... that Hawaii's Chain of Craters Road has been blocked repeatedly by lava flows from Kīlauea volcano since it was built in 1928? ... that Thyrocopa is a genus of flightless moth endemic to Hawaii? ... that hula master George Na'ope was designated a "Living Golden Treasure" by the state of Hawaii? ... that the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts, concluded 2 August 2008 in American Samoa, brought together about 2,000 artists from 27 countries across Oceania? ... that Hawaiian cultural advocate Bob Worthington served as the honorary consul of the Cook Islands to the United States? ...that The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is estimated to be the size of Texas? ... that AMiBA (pictured) is a radio telescope located on Mauna Loa in Hawaii that is being used to observe the Cosmic Microwave Background and the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect in clusters of galaxies? ... that the Hawaii State Legislature declared October 29, 2005, "Samuel Kamakau Day," in recognition of the Hawaiian scholar who wrote over 200 articles about Hawaiian history? This section is here to highlight some of the most common words of the Hawaiian Language, ʻŌlelo, that are used in everyday conversation amongst locals. Hou New, fresh, again, more A common usage: Hana hou!, do again, repeat, encore "Hawaiʻi loa kū like kākou kū paʻa me ka lokahi e kū kala me ka wiwoʻole. ʻOnipaʻa kākou, ʻonipaʻa kākou, a lanakila nā kini e. E ola, e ola, e ola nā kini e." — Dennis Pavao Template:/box-header There are no anniversaries listed for this day. Template:/box-footer The following Wikimedia sister projects provide more on this subject: What are portals? List of portals Featured portals