I couldn't find any Hawaiian newspaper articles on either. Just the Australian one. The letter was rescinded by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and apparently it was one person acting alone. They are all up for election, so it appears to be a political thing.
The article itself completely ignores the process to becoming a state (see: Puerto Rico's not sure if want so we won't for now and not pay taxes while still being US citizens)
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The article itself completely ignores the process to becoming a state (see: Puerto Rico's not sure if want so we won't for now and not pay taxes while still being US citizens)