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.

The 50th State Fair won’t happen this year, but a local events promoter is scrambling to help fill the void. The Ewa Carnival ...

Hawaii became America's 50th state on Aug. 21, 1959. (iStock) In a June 27, 1959, election, Hawaiians voted overwhelmingly to be admitted to the United States as a state.

The Ewa Carnival will be held on Labor Day weekend at Wai Kai, part of community efforts to make up for the 50th State Fair ...

Hawaii’s 50th statehood anniversary is a touchy topic. By Jay Jones . April 26, 2009 12 AM PT . Share via Close extra sharing options. ... Three days after the admission of the 50th state, ...

HONOLULU — Hawaii welcomed its entry as the 50th state on Aug. 21, 1959, with a new postage stamp Friday, but independence supporters marked the day with passionate protest — including an ...

If you’ve “done” the big cruise ship that circles Hawaii, maybe it’s time to think small. American Safari Cruises is offering one-week and 10-day “unstructured” small-ship voyages to ...

On this date in history August 21, 1959, the United States said "Aloha" to Hawaii. President Dwight Eisenhower signed an executive order making Hawaii the 50th state of the union.

How Statehood Changed Hawaii’s Economy 3 minute read Aug. 21, 1959: The President of the United States Dwight Eisenhower signing the act which declares the islands of Hawaii as the 50th state of ...

Time is running out to experience a Hawaii tradition that only comes around once a year! The 50th State Fair will be ending its 2024 entertainment with big wheels at the Aloha Stadium parking lot.

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.