Rearview Mirror: Stories from our past still as engaging as ever
Every now and then I find myself with several short stories that are not large enough to take up a full column on their own. Read more
Latest Stories by Bob Sigall
Rearview Mirror: Hawaii in comic strips
Reader Melvin Masuda wrote to me recently. “Long ago, the ‘Dick Tracy’ comic strip featured then-Honolulu Police Chief Dan Liu. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Probing deep into matters of kimchi
I wrote about kimchi last month, and many readers told me their stories that involved that spicy, fermented cabbage. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Hawaii residents recall times with Obama and his ohana
I recently wrote about President Obama’s father, Barack Obama Sr., and his three years in Hawaii. Several readers told me they met members of the Obama ohana in Hawaii. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Hawaii swimmers had outsize presence at 1952 Olympics
McKinley is a high school, not even a square mile in size. How could its swimmers have that much impact? Read more
Rearview Mirror: Animal tales in Hawaii provide interesting fodder
This week I have stories about three species of animals. No, this isn’t a “Wild Kingdom” television episode. These animals are tame. This week we’ll look into the Budweiser Clydesdales in Hawaii, a mynah bird named Little Doc and a poodle named Gigi. Read more
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Rearview Mirror: Annual awards bestowed for contributions to Hawaii
Every year at this time, I present my Rearview Mirror Annual Awards to honor those who made, preserved or shared Hawaii history. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Things I enjoyed learning this year, Part 2
Last week I looked back at the more interesting stories I covered in 2023. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Former Outrigger CEO recalls Pearl Harbor attack at age 7
I often look for a story about World War II for the first week in December to honor those who fought and died for our freedom. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Hawaii institutions mark key anniversaries in 2023
I think it’s important to take notice and congratulate the companies, schools and nonprofit organizations that have managed to stick around and continue to serve the community for 50 or more years. Read more
Rearview Mirror: The top 12 most fondly remembered Oahu restaurants
What are the most fondly Oahu remembered restaurants that are, sadly, no longer with us? I asked readers to vote for their top 10. Over 150 of you did. Read more
Rearview Mirror: The Beatles and a local man, and other stories
While this column often focuses on one story, sometimes I find myself with several short stories that are unrelated, that I think readers will enjoy. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Retail giant Gem had lasting impact on Hawaii
Glenn Kaya and GEM had a huge impact on business in the islands. They pioneered discounting, membership stores and being open seven days a week. Read more
Rearview Mirror: From Lahaina to Washington with aloha
I love finding stories that connect dots that are seemingly unrelated. This week’s column begins with the Pioneer Inn, which tragically burned down in Lahaina last month. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Tales from Hurricanes Iwa and Iniki warn us to keep prepared
Two of the worst hurricanes to hit Hawaii in recent times have come in September and November. Their names were Iniki and Iwa. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Son shares stories of Columbia Inn legend
In July I wrote about Tosh Kaneshiro, owner of the Columbia Inn on Kapiolani Boulevard near South Street. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Short subjects: 500-foot-tall statue and baseball pioneer
Usually, my column is about one topic. But this week I’ve strung a few short subjects together. They’re all based on things people have said to me in the past month. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Pitcher and blond bombshell left an impact on the islands
I had lunch with Gene Kaneshiro last week. He showed me a photo of the Columbia Inn Roundtable All-Star baseball team from the early 1970s. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Kiddie Matinee Clubs provided Saturday morning entertainment
Laurence Wiig, who says he’s now 81 and living in Oregon, suggested I write about the Saturday Kiddie Matinee Movie Clubs that many Hawaii theaters had in the mid-1930s to early 1960s. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Celebrating significant anniversaries in 2023
Some Hawaii companies and nonprofits have been around for 50 or 100 years, and some for nearly 200 years. The kingdom of Hawaii became a republic, then a territory and a state in the past two centuries. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Columbia Inn’s ‘Tosh’ Kaneshiro was world’s greatest Dodger fan
One of the greatest family restaurants in Hawaii history, in my opinion, was the Columbia Inn. It wasn’t a fancy place like the Third Floor or Canlis, but it had good, affordable food and was open 24 hours a day. Read more
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