and started a women’s jazz festival.

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.

Hawaii Hochi continues as a printing company.

president of Hawaii Hochi Ltd.In terms of the Little Tokyo small business community.

Also running in the March 5 election are Genny Guerrero.I am determined to fill this gap in leadership and work tirelessly to represent LT in a positive light.

This status has been in jeopardy due to the past 20 years of gentrification.mobilize and strategize with the stakeholders of LT.