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Does rape have a statute of limitations? The answer to that question depends on a few factors, not the least of which is state law. The question of how long a person has to report sexual assault is...

Moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility can feel like a big step, whether it’s for you or someone you love. Maybe it’s recovery from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or needing help with daily tasks....

A controversial last-minute proposal in the Hawai’i' legislature could limit Hawaiian Electric Company's (HECO) liability for future wildfires — a move that has sparked criticism among victims of the catastrophic 2023 Lahaina fire. Hawaii News Now spoke with...

A bill awaiting Hawaii Gov. Josh Green’s signature could give sex trafficking survivors new power to seek justice—not just against their traffickers, but also against the individuals and businesses that profit from their exploitation. House Bill 111, which...

On the day that Maui residents observed the second anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires, Maui Judge Peter Cahill extended the lawsuit filing deadline, providing victims additional time to seek damages and participate in a $4 billion settlement reached...

A major upgrade planned for the Hawai‘i ‘State Capitol building is complicated by concern that workers could be exposed to cancer-causing asbestos. The project has already been plagued by a hefty price tag—estimated at up to $100 million—and...

Maui County officials are considering rolling back a ban on pesticides and herbicides in public parks and golf courses. This move comes only three years after the County Council voted unanimously to ban harmful chemical pesticides and herbicides...

​​Mesothelioma deaths in the U.S. surged by 20% between 1990 and 2019, according to BMC Public Health. This increase is tied directly to decades of asbestos exposure, especially among workers in construction, shipbuilding, military service, and manufacturing. The...