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Racial divisions on the mainland increased in the wake of the O.J. Simpson trial in 1995. In Hawaii, a racially charged murder case in the 1930s had the opposite effect.

The rhetoric and attitude don’t remind me of the Hawaii I know.

But what’s the long-term solution here? Stronger gun control laws, more campus security and knowing the warning signs aren’t simple to do.

We can put all our administrative buildings and add capabilities to our operations by investing in this space instead of neglecting it.

But it doesn’t mean we live in ethnic harmony.

There are numerous government positions available but they often aren’t flexible enough and don’t pay enough to cover the high cost of living.

It’s a shame the city failed to figure out a solution to manage access, but so many other incredible hikes are still open and legal.

The Royal Hawaiian Band played there recently, and it was a chance to observe how island traditions are changing.

At Merrie Monarch, a kumu hula continually pushes for innovation in the ancient Hawaiian art.

Steve McCurry, who visited Punahou School last week, made the famous National Geographic cover of the “Afghan Girl” and many other memorable images.