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KŌJPAROK MOUR ARKANSAS — Be Well Arkansas Joḷọk jepaake kiiō — Quit tobacco today. Ejjeḷọk wōnāān ñan kwe. — At no cost to you. 833-283-WELL bewellarkansas.org
Articles by Melanie Carbine
A Note from the Editor: Celebrating 5 Years Online (and Announcing Some Upcoming Changes)
Chikin Melele began in print in 2015, launched online in 2020, and came under new ownership in 2023. The name, first coined in Springdale, Arkansas, plays on words — Jikin and Chicken — honoring the…
Kōjparok Mour: Local resources to Quit Tobacco
KŌJPAROK MOUR ARKANSAS Joḷọk jepaake kiiō Kōm maroñ jibañ kwe ñan joḷọke Kōn kein jibañ ijin. —————————————- Be Well Arkansas Quit tobacco today We can help you quit With local resources. 833-283-WELL bewellarkansas.org
Update from Pacific Islands Times: Palauans reject resettlement of US deportees but Palauan President continues talks with Washington
Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. is still considering a U.S. proposal to send 75 undocumented deportees to Palau in exchange for $7.5 million. The offer has caused strong debate and is seen as a test…
A Note from the Editor: The Impact of Federal Cuts to Public Media on Chikin Melele
Big changes are happening in public TV and radio across the United States. The government has stopped funding PBS and NPR — the main sources of public broadcasting. With federal support gone, many smaller stations…
Ottumwa Marshallese Unity celebrates Manit Day
Manit Day has been celebrated in the Marshall Islands and abroad since 1988. A national holiday marked by traditional songs, dances, weaving, canoe displays, food, games, and sports. The word “manit” means custom, and this…
Adoption is Love: The Story of Seth Sidle, Marshall Islands Soccer Captain
While reporting on the Outrigger Challenge Cup in Springdale, AR, Chikin Melele spoke with a few of the players at a soccer clinic in between matches. As Seth introduced the team and talked about the…
Majuro Deaf Education Center’s New Basketball Court
On August 27, 2025, the Majuro Deaf Education Center proudly opened its new basketball court with a ribbon cutting celebration and basketball game. Students, families, and community members gathered to celebrate, with remarks from Hon….
Parliament Burns, Lady Liberty Survives: Fire Could Mark Turning Point for the Nation
Iakwe komwoj aolep. The other day, we received news through social media that the Nitijela had caught fire. Starting some time in the middle of the night, the fire burned into the early morning hours…
A Good Turn Out for the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation’s Outrigger Challenger Cup
The Marshall Islands played the US Virgin Islands Thursday night at the Jarell Williams Bulldog stadium. Organized by the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation, the 2025 Outrigger Challenge Cup hosted in Springdale, Arkansas from 13 to…
