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The Wild Story of How Jason Momoa Quit Smoking

He nearly died first

(Newser) - Jason Momoa has revealed he nearly died while surfing—a terrifying incident that changed him instantly. The Aquaman star joined Smartless hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett for a lengthy chat that included discussion of a 2007 near-death experience. The Hawaii-born actor said he was surfing off Maui...

Star Pitcher Is Sued Over Hawaii Real Estate Deal

Suit claims Dodgers' Ohtani got investor, broker fired from project he was hired to promote

(Newser) - A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development they brought him in to endorse. According to the lawsuit filed in Hawaii Circuit Court, Ohtani's agent, Nez Balelo,...

Live Here, Expect a Hefty Grocery Bill

Visual Capitalist's list is topped by Hawaii, where residents pay an average of $334 per week

(Newser) - The average US household is forking over $270 a week for groceries, according to stats from the US Census Bureau cited by Delish . That figure, however, is exceeded in nearly 40% of the states in the country, as determined by Visual Capitalist , which analyzed grocery bills across the land to...

Emerging From the Sands of Oahu, a Glimpse of the Past

Petroglyphs that are hundreds of years old are visible on Hawaiian island for first time in years

(Newser) - Hawaiian petroglyphs dating back at least a half millennium are visible on Oahu for the first time in years, thanks to seasonal ocean swells that have peeled away sand covering a panel of more than two dozen images of mostly human-looking stick figures. The petroglyphs are easy to spot during...

States Where That $1M for Retirement Won't Last Very Long

Per GOBankingRates, a million bucks will last just 7.3 years in Hawaii, nearly 25 years in West Virginia

(Newser) - Remember the days when you could hit a $1 million jackpot, quit your job, and be set for life? That figure simply doesn't last as long these days, including one's retirement years— though some states give you more bang for your post-career bucks than others. GOBankingRates looked at...

Hawaiians Want Army Out of Key Training Area

The lease for state lands at Pohakuloa expires in 2029

(Newser) - A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing live munitions. It's also a place many Native Hawaiians consider the spiritual heart of the island. The US military wants to keep training at this spot, called Pohakuloa,...

The Most Independent Americans Live Here

Utah named most independent state, and Louisiana the least, by WalletHub

(Newser) - It can be argued that a legacy of the American War of Independence is the desire for self-sufficiency. With plenty of Americans "struggling to maintain financial independence" this Independence Day, WalletHub opted to compare US states based on how dependent its residents are, whether that be on the federal...

Lilo & Stitch Actor Dies Weeks After Release
Lilo & Stitch Actor Dies
Weeks After Release
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Jun 17, 2025 9:30 AM CDT

Lilo & Stitch Actor Dies Weeks After Release

David Hekili Kenui Bell, a native Hawaiian, was 46

(Newser) - A rising actor has tragically died while his most recent movie, the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, is still in theaters. David Hekili Kenui Bell, a member of SAG-AFTRA who also appeared in episodes of Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum PI, joined "the company of our Heavenly Father,"...

Honolulu Cops Arrest the Innocent to Hit Quotas: Lawsuit

ACLU of Hawaii alleges cops benefit by arresting sober drivers for DUI

(Newser) - Honolulu police say they've launched an internal investigation following claims that they've been arresting people "without probable cause and/or without due process." The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a lawsuit in state court on Thursday, claiming officers have been unlawfully arresting sober drivers to...

'Dr. Beach' Ranks His Top 10
The Best Beaches in America
May 23, 2025 9:57 AM CDT

The Best Beaches in America

Coopers Beach in Long Island's Southampton is No. 1 in Dr. Beach's annual rankings

(Newser) - Memorial Day weekend is here, which means the unofficial start of summer—which also means many of you will start hitting the shore. Stephen Leatherman, better known to most as "Dr. Beach," is back for the occasion with his annual roundup of what he considers to be America'...

Man Convicted of Road Rage Assaults Is Charged Again

Nathaniel Radimak accused in Hawaii less than a year after release from prison

(Newser) - A driver is accused of a road rage attack in Hawaii—less than a year after being released from prison for a series of similar attacks in California, reports Fox News .
  • Nathaniel Radimak, 39, was charged in Honolulu after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old and her mother last week. The
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States With the Biggest Drug Problem

New Mexico holds dubious No. 1 spot in WalletHub rankings, with Hawaii logging the least drug use

(Newser) - There's been some positive movement in the US on fighting drug overdose deaths in recent years, but the war on drugs continues to rage on, particularly in some states. WalletHub looked at all 50 states and the District of Columbia to try to suss out where the problem is...

Tourists to Pay Nearly 20% 'Lodging Tax' in Hawaii

State approves legislation for funds to climate resilience, beach restoration, and wildfire prevention

(Newser) - Hawaii lawmakers have approved a new measure to raise the state's lodging tax, marking what experts say is the nation's first state-level tax of its kind designed explicitly to fund environmental protection and climate change adaptation. The legislation, which Gov. Josh Green is expected to sign, adds...

Hawaii Set to Introduce a Novel Hotel Tax

The money would be earmarked for efforts to combat global warming

(Newser) - In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals, and other short-term accommodations and earmark the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet. State leaders say they'll use the funds for projects like replenishing...

10 States That Pay Most (and Least) for Housing

At top of WalletHub's list: Hawaii, where owners spend more than 50% of income on housing costs

(Newser) - If you've been priced out of buying a home over the past few years, the latest analysis out of WalletHub may help you narrow your options down. The site looked at the cost of mortgages and home energy expenses in all 50 states in the US to figure out...

German Teens Try to Visit Hawaii, End Up Deported
German Teens Try to Visit
Hawaii, End Up Deported
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Apr 26, 2025 4:05 PM CDT

German Teens Try to Visit Hawaii, End Up Deported

Border guards thought their lack of plans for a 5-week trip was a little suspicious

(Newser) - The US has been seeing a sharp decline in the number of foreigners booking trips this year, and the experience of two German teenagers trying to visit Hawaii probably won't help much. The two females ended up strip-searched, detained, and deported, reports the UK Times . Charlotte Pohl, 19, and...

'Bone Collector' Caterpillar Dresses in Insect Parts
'Bone Collector' Caterpillar
Dresses in Insect Parts
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Apr 25, 2025 12:22 PM CDT

'Bone Collector' Caterpillar Dresses in Insect Parts

'They need to hide in a tapestry of bug parts to stay alive in the spider's lair'

(Newser) - A newly discovered carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the "bone collector." The odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, the AP reports. It creeps along spiderwebs, feeding on trapped insects and decorating its silk case with their...

America's Greenest States
The Greenest States in the US
Apr 12, 2025 12:30 PM CDT

The Greenest States in the US

And the not-so-greenest

(Newser) - Kermit the Frog would tell you that it ain't easy being green, but it's certainly easier in some states than others. To sort the tree huggers from the polluters, WalletHub took a look at every state in the union through the lens of three main metrics: environmental quality...

It Was the 'Best Day of Her Life.' Then the Boulder Fell

Gianna Buzzetta, 26, of California dies after being hit by falling rock in Hawaii

(Newser) - Gianna Buzzetta of California described March 23 as the best day of her life. It was also the day the 26-year-old rising star in the culinary world was tragically killed. Buzzetta had fulfilled her lifelong dream of seeing a waterfall up close while vacationing with her boyfriend in Hawaii, but...

Hawaii Woman: Husband Tried to Push Me Off Cliff During Hike

Gerhardt Konig has been indicted, charged with attempted murder

(Newser) - The Hawaii doctor charged with the attempted murder of his wife was on Friday indicted by a grand jury. In newly released details, Gerhardt Konig's wife describes what happened during the Oahu hiking trip that was supposed to be her birthday celebration, Fox News reports. She says Konig tried...

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