2008

January

Press Releases and News Articles from January 2008

Hawai'i Conference on Language Access

What is language access? Do I need to provide it? Where can I find an interpreter when I need one? How can I become an interpreter? Come and learn about language access laws, issues and best practices from professionals from Washington D.C., New York, California, Alaska and Hawai'i!

April

 

Extended Unemployment Benefits

Qualified individuals who have already collected all regular state benefits or have expired benefit claims can now have up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment insurance benefits in all states (Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program)

Free Vog Seminar

Emissions from Halemaumau Crater have doubled resulting in greater concerns about the health effects of Vog. Come learn more about what's going on with the volcano, the health effects of sulfur dioxide and volcanic particulates, and mitigation measures – what seems to be working.