The 10 happiest states in the US, ranked

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Aerial view of Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head Crater in the distance.
Hawaii was ranked the happiest state in the US.

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I paid $530 for one night in Hawaii's famous pink hotel. I was so excited, but I wouldn't stay there again.

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Royal Hawaiian Pink Hotel exterior
The Royal Hawaiian is a famous hotel in Hawaii.

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Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's incredible real estate portfolio includes properties in Silicon Valley, Japan, Hawaii, and more

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Larry Ellison is the cofounder and CTO of Oracle.

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Living with my parents in Hawaii helped me afford the most expensive state. It was the best option for me after graduating.

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The author is living with her parents to save for a down payment

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He's spent 5 years building a cabin in the woods in Hawaii to escape the Minnesota winters. Now, he's planning to move there for good.

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The interiors of the cabin have a dark green color theme.
The cozy interiors of the cabin.

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A Hawaii judge ordered the demolition of a house after a California woman bought a vacant plot, only to discover the building on her land

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The judge ordered PJ's Construction to pay for the house's demolition. [The photo is for illustrative purposes only and does not show the house in question.]

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I was born and raised in Honolulu. Here are 7 things I wish tourists knew before they visited Hawaii.

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Hawaii is a beautiful place but you should know a few things before you visit.

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Want to live on the coast? Be prepared to pay more in monthly bills.

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A Southwest pilot nearly crashed his flight into the ocean: report

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet takes departs from San Diego International Airport en route to Denver on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max.

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This high schooler won $10,000 because he saw a mysterious outbreak killing sea turtles in his Hawaii hometown and decided to do something about it

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Maddux Alexander Springer holds the trophy he won for his research on sea turtle tumors at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

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