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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. Maui Satellite image of Mauʻi. The shape of the island resembles the profile of a person. The island of Mauʻi is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1883.5 km²) and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is the largest island in Maui County, which is composed of itself, Lanaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and Molokaʻi. As of 2000, Maui had a resident population of 117,644, which is ranked third within the state behind the islands of Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi. Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island's name in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. The story relates how he named the island of Mauʻi after his son who in turn was named for the demigod Māui, who is said to have raised all the Hawaiian Islands from the sea. The Island of Maui is also called the "Valley Isle" for the large fertile isthmus between its two volcanoes. For the full article, click here. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pāhoehoe Lava flows in the open lava channel (not in a Lava tube) with overflows at both sides. The lava flow is due to July 21, 2007 fissure eruption at Kīlauea volcano. The channel is crusting over with a v-shaped opening pointing upstream. The crusting-over process usually starts at the upstream end, the crust grows downstream for a considerable distance, then the crust founders and sinks opening the channel to crusting over again. 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. Mauka Towards the mountain, in the direction of the mountain A common usage: "When you are driving down Ala Moana Blvd, the Ala Moana Shopping Center is on the mauka side." "In what other land save this one is the commonest form of greeting not 'Good day,' nor 'How d'ye do', but 'Love'? That greeting is 'Aloha': love, I love you, my love to you... It is a positive affirmation of the warmth of one's own heart-giving." — Jack London May 8 1819 - Kamehameha I, who conquered the Hawaiian Islands and established the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, dies. His final resting place was never discovered. 1951 - Oren E. Long is inaugurated governor of Hawaiʻi. He is the 10th territorial governor. The following Wikimedia sister projects provide more on this subject: What are portals? List of portals Featured portals