Hawaii was officially admitted as a state on Aug. 21, 1959, but its relationship with the U.S. is complicated. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app ...

T he Admission Act – signed into law on March 18, 1959, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower – dissolved the Territory of Hawai‘i and established America’s 50th state. Statehood took effect on Aug. 21, ...

But Hawaii, the nation’s 50th state, remains reliably and historically Democratic, more so since its most famous resident and former President Barack Obama, became the party’s nominee in 2006 ...

Economics Explained. Why Hawaii became a State for The Rich Only? Posted: June 5, 2025 | Last updated: June 5, 2025. Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S. , and it’s only getting worse.

The state of Hawaii boasts gorgeous scenery and a rich cultural heritage. Maybe that's why the country's 50th state is one of the nation's most popular vacation destinations. In August 2022 alone ...

Hawaii became the last state to join the union on August 21, 1959.; Vintage photos of Hawaii show the island's thriving culture, traditions, and natural beauty.; Photos also show what it was like ...

The wildfires are now being described as the deadliest natural disaster since Hawaii became a U.S. state in 1959. You are what you read. Reveal your 2024 reader type with Newsprint.

The shaka could become an official state gesture for Hawaii NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Hawaiian native Ryan Ozawa about a pair of bills in the state legislature that would make the shaka ...