Rearview Mirror: Scott Swift’s ties to Hawaii extended to daughter Taylor

• Feb. 16, 2024

Rearview Mirror: Animal tales in Hawaii provide interesting fodder

• Feb. 9, 2024

Rearview Mirror: Stories are proof positive that cold weather is relative

• Feb. 2, 2024

Rearview Mirror: The pink buoy caper

• Jan. 26, 2024

Rearview Mirror: Fishing during small-kid time netted bounty of life lessons

• Jan. 19, 2024

Rearview Mirror: Readers share stories of meeting celebrities

• Jan. 12, 2024

Rearview Mirror: Annual awards bestowed for contributions to Hawaii

• Jan. 5, 2024

Rearview Mirror: Things I enjoyed learning this year, Part 2

• By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Dec. 22, 2023

Last week I looked back at the more interesting stories I covered in 2023. Read more

Rearview Mirror: My annual column of things I learned in 2023

• By Bob Sigall
• Dec. 15, 2023

Every year at this time, I look back on the previous 12 months and review what I learned about Hawaii people, places and organizations in a two-part series. Read more

Rearview Mirror: Former Outrigger CEO recalls Pearl Harbor attack at age 7

• By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Dec. 8, 2023

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

• By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Dec. 1, 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: Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter had Hawaii connections

• By Bob Sigall
• Nov. 24, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Saturday at the age of 96. Her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, just celebrated his 99th birthday on Oct. 1. A couple of local Hawaii residents told me they had met the Carters. Read more

Rearview Mirror: The top 12 most fondly remembered Oahu restaurants

• Nov. 17, 2023

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 25 most-fondly remembered Oahu restaurants, Part 1

• By Bob Sigall
• Nov. 10, 2023

I often write about restaurants that shined brightly in our island skies, but, sadly, are no longer with us. Read more

Rearview Mirror: Readers share some restaurants to remember

• By Bob Sigall
• Nov. 3, 2023

I was thinking this week, what are the most memorable Oahu restaurants from our past? These would be eateries that are now gone forever, but they once held you in some sort of embrace. You went there over and over again. The staff knew you. Read more

Rearview Mirror: The Beatles and a local man, and other stories

• By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Oct. 27, 2023

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

• By Bob Sigall / Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Oct. 20, 2023

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

Review Mirror: Totem poles once graced grounds of the Maui Lu Resort at Kihei

• By Bob Sigall
• Oct. 13, 2023

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the new Kalama Harbor Lodge in Washington and that it was inspired by the design of the Pioneer Inn on Maui. Read more