A few weeks ago I wrote about iconic Hawaii museums, auditoriums, schools, centers, athletic facilities and entertainment complexes and the possible locations that were seriously considered for them but not chosen. Read more
A few weeks ago I wrote about how East doesn’t always meet West, and readers wrote to share more examples of such misconceptions from their personal experiences. Here are some. Read more
Love’s Bakery announced it is closing later this month after 170 years in business. The bakery operated under the reigns of six royal monarchs, the provisional government, the republic of Hawaii, 12 territorial governors and eight state governors. Read more
Imagine you had a dream the other day. You were showing a visiting friend around Oahu, but things were in the wrong place. Read more
Last month I wrote about how mainlanders and islanders misunderstand each other on occasion, and my inbox has received a flood of new stories. Here are some. Read more
Every year about this time, I look back at some of the companies, schools and events celebrating anniversaries in the next 12 months. Hawaii has a rich, interesting history. It makes the events of today more meaningful to remember it. Read more
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Every now and then, I explore what occupies a particular Oahu location today and then go back in time to see what was there in the past. Read more
Last week I wrote about ways that those “back in the States” misunderstand Hawaii — some think we all live in grass shacks, surf, have hula hoops and eat pizza with pineapple. Read more
Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, but some people are slow to get the memo. They think everyone here lives in grass shacks, dances the hula and plays ukulele. I asked my readers to send examples from their experience. Read more
Does history repeat itself? Some of last week’s events reminded me about the 1960 presidential election in Hawaii. Read more
Last month I wrote about “Tin Can Alley and the Beretania Follies.” The Follies was a strip club mauka of Beretania Street about where the Chinatown Cultural Plaza is today. One of the dancers there was Tempest Storm. Read more
Last week I began this two-part column honoring those who have made history in the islands, researched it, preserved it or shared it. All of you have made Hawaii a better place, and for that I thank you. Read more
Merry Christmas! Every year at this time, I issue my Rearview Mirror Annual Awards for those who have made a contribution to Hawaii. Some of them made history, some researched it, some preserved it and some shared it. All have added to the richness that is our Hawaii. Here’s Part 1. I’ll conclude Jan. 1. Read more
When I look at those who have made a difference in other people’s lives, it’s usually ordinary people who have stepped up and given selflessly. Here are two of their stories this week. Read more
Every December, I look back on the year and write about the interesting things I learned writing Rearview Mirror. This week I wrap up with Part 2 of that highlights series. Read more
Every December, I review the past 12 months and write a two-part article about things I learned while researching this column. Read more
An anonymous reader asked me about longtime Honolulu Advertiser reporter Bob Krauss (1924-2006). Read more
I’ve written quite a bit about Duke Kahanamoku in the past, but only recently found out he came down with the Spanish flu and nearly died from it. And it prevented him from what he thought at the time was his life’s ambition. Read more
When I started listening to KSSK radio in the early 1970s, Hal Lewis, aka J. Akuhead Pupule, its morning deejay, was a real character. Read more
Last week I began a review of some of my favorite columns from the past nine years. In this, my 500th column in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, I’ll present the top eight. Read more
Ten years ago Business Editor David Butts asked whether I’d be interested in writing a regular feature in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We met and discussed it, and Rearview Mirror was born in April 2011. Read more
