1. The problem asks to evaluate $\log_8(8)$. This means we want to find the exponent to which 8 must be raised to get 8. 2. By definition, $\log_a(a) = 1$ for any positive base $a \neq 1$. 3. Therefore, $\log_8(8) = 1$. 4. So the expression equals 1, which matches the statement given in the problem.