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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.

What should a graduate of UH Manoa know? Not much, it seems. That must change.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Funding for most health and human service government contracts has not been increased in the past decade.

Housing is a factor, but a new job or job transfer is the main reason for moving to the mainland.

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.

The Hawaii Legislature is advancing a bill that could lead to higher utility bills to pay for Hawaiian Electric Co.’s wildfire mitigation efforts. Many ratepayers are not cool with that.

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.