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…
Articles by Melanie Carbine
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….
UAMS Brings Family-Centered Diabetes Training to the Marshall Islands (Interview with Preston Tolliver)
This year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) expanded its long-standing partnership with Marshallese communities by taking diabetes education and training directly to the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Last spring, in March…
Equal Service Should Mean Equal Care: Bipartisan Bill Seeks Expanded Access for Micronesian Veterans
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Patrick Pedrus for bringing our attention to the recent introduction of a bipartisan bill requiring the Veteran’s Administration to deliver concrete services in Palau, FSM and the RMI (A Good…
Joḷọk jepaake
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
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
