Joḷọk jepaake
Ilo Mantin Majōl, smoking was never a traditional practice. A habit introduced from outsiders, it harms the body and family. Smoking damages the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe, work, and care for…
Articles by Melanie Carbine
Immigration Enforcement Escalation in Minneapolis (January 2026)
In early January 2026, the Trump administration deployed thousands of federal immigration agents to Minneapolis and surrounding areas. According to federal filings and multiple media reports, the deployment included approximately 2,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Ri-jikuuḷ in Bentonville ilo kilaaj 4 kar bōkḷọk er ñan opij eo an ICE
See the original news story: Bentonville fourth graders dropped off at ICE office | Arkansas GRITA Opija ro jān District rej ba bwe ebōd jikin eo ak building eo kar bōkḷọk ri-jikuuḷ eo ñane. FAYETTEVILLE,…
Preparing with Care: Winter Storm Shortages and Safety Concerns for Marshallese Communities in NWA+
Reported by: Michael Mapa and Melanie Carbine As families prepare for an approaching winter storm, grocery stores are experiencing shortages of basic items. Thursday night reporters for Chikin Melele in NWA saw empty shelves in…
How We Report and Who Guides Our Work
An editorial advisory board is a small group of trusted community members who give advice to a newspaper. We are pleased to announce the formation of an Advisory Board to help guide the work of…
Our Story and Mission: Chikin Melele News
Moktata iakwe im koṃṃoolol aolep. I am the Executive Editor for Chikin Melele News, a newspaper for Marshallese who live in the U.S. This year, Chikin Melele celebrates 5 years online, and I’m excited to…
Translation, Media, and Sponsored Content
In addition to journalism, Chikin Melele News (CMN) offers professional translation and media services grounded in community knowledge, language expertise, and cultural accuracy. Chikin Melele offers translation of sponsored content and video production, including public…
Gratitude and Acknowledgements
Chikin Melele exists because of the many people who have shared their time, skills, and trust with us. We extend our sincere thanks to: Executive editor Melanie Carbine writing since 2020 Xander Pictures, for video…
Kōjparok Mour: Quit Tobacco
Ilo Mantin Majōl, smoking was never a traditional practice. Pukot jipañ ilo bewellarkansas.org. A habit introduced from outsiders, it harms the body and family. Smoking damages the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe,…
Editor’s Comment on Immigration Enforcement Activity in Minneapolis
Mokta iawke im kommoolol Iroij kōn mour ilo raan in Sabōt. I feel it is necessary to comment on recent U.S. current events and the death of Renee Nicole Good after an encounter with U.S….
