The local Iwate Nippo newspaper published about 16.

from left) former editor Jodie Chiemi Ching.Nemoto Jay said she and other members of The Hawaii Herald are hopeful that this collaboration is the beginning of a new era:Though the Hawai’i Herald name will come to an end.

The staff were notified of plans to close earlier in the fall.Since Hawaii Hochi is a Japanese-language newspaper and its subscribers are limited to those who can read Japanese.I’m hoping the stories and community collaborations will continue and have been in contact with several outlets that are looking promising for it to move forward.

I just encourage everyone reading to stay tuned and help support local organizations continue — especially our community newspapers.JCAHs objective is to perpetuate and embrace our precious Japanese culture.

editor Kristen Nemoto Jay; (back) graphic designer Asami Arai.

the average citizen knows less and less about what their local government officials are doing.I will commit to endorsing the Little Tokyo community platform.

We need to triage the homeless population that represent a diversity of people who are veterans.The trend is expected to worsen with the new Metro station now open.

Eduardo Lalo Vargas and Miguel Santiago.My council office will also have a 24/7 online program where constituents can also share and document their ideas and concerns.