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- Pacific state
- Bette Midler's birthplace
- Sam Houston served as its president, senator and governor
- 1985 James A. Michener novel
- Rangers chase flies here
- The Aloha State
- Midland's state
- Maui locale
- Its motto is 'North to the future'
- Largest state
- State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries)
- "Northern Exposure" setting
- Michener bestseller
- Pipeline place
- Palin's bailiwick