Rearview Mirror: Readers on target with tales of the Green Turtle
Louise Saffery asked: “Do you remember the Green Turtle, a restaurant and bar, across the street from the former KGMB studios? Read more
Rearview Mirror
Columnist Bob Sigall writes the weekly column “Rearview Mirror,” which takes a look back at historic Hawaii through stories, interviews and photos.
Rearview Mirror: Outdoor Circle celebrates its 110th anniversary
Every year, I highlight local companies and organizations that reach significant milestones. Today I’m happy to congratulate the Outdoor Circle on all it has accomplished in 110 years. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Another round of readers dishing up favorite eateries
Last week I wrote about a few restaurants that are long gone and the dishes readers wished they could still order and dine on. Since then my inbox has been flooded with more nominations and memories. Here are some of them. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Readers dish up memories of ‘ono’ favorites
I was talking to my neighbor Ivan Young this week. He told me he used to work at Lyn’s Delicatessen at Ala Moana Center with 18-year-old John Gotanda, who’s now president of Hawaii Pacific University. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Francis I‘i Brown was Hawaii’s golf royalty
I enjoyed seeing Tiger Woods return to the Masters last weekend, and it reminded me of a local golfer who did something similar in 1934. His name was Francis I‘i Brown. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Waikiki Jungle inspired boys’ barefoot bike adventure
Last week I wrote about the Waikiki Jungle, the part of Waikiki that extended from about Kaiulani Avenue to the zoo. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was filled mostly with one- and two-story houses whose low rents attracted young locals, members of the military and hippies. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Welcome to the Jungle: Recalling the wild side of Waikiki
Many ideas for this column arrive in my email inbox. Iris Nitta wrote recently, saying: “One place that I’d like to hear more about is the Waikiki Jungle. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Former Hawaii TV news anchor Linda Coble met presidents, Oprah
I’ve written about Hawaii people crossing paths with celebrities a few times this year. Former KGMB news anchor Linda Coble told me she met several presidents, two first ladies and even Oprah Winfrey. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Remembering Honolulu’s Hell’s Half Acre, Tin Can Alley
I’m sure most of my readers could point to where such Oahu neighborhoods as Waipahu, Palama, Manoa or Kapahulu are. Read more
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Rearview Mirror: Chinatown exhibit and arches to celebrate Chinese culture
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Co-chairman Eddie Flores Jr. called in January. He’s leading a project to build two arches in Chinatown, at the Hotel Street side of Kekaulike Street, and the King Street side. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Readers relate their brush with fame in meeting VIPs
Recently, I wrote about locals who crossed paths with Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley, James MacArthur and Helen Hayes. Several readers wrote to tell me about their star-crossed experiences. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Alexander Estate search leads to trifecta of interesting tales
Readers often ask how I get the idea for a column. Sometimes it begins with a question, and sometimes I run into one interesting thing while searching for another. Both those things happened this week. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Kamaaina know to leave slippers outside the house
Of all the ways those of us in Hawaii differ from our counterparts on the mainland, one we can’t overlook is footwear. Let’s face it. Here in the islands we have different rules. That can be confusing for visitors. It can also be awkward for those of us who go to mainland homes. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley and Mitzi Gaynor among celebrity sightings in Hawaii
Recently, I asked readers whether they had crossed paths with any celebrities in Hawaii. Here are three famous entertainers and stories about the islanders who met them. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Misconceptions between Hawaii and the mainland make for amusing stories
Welcome to the new year! I’m hopeful this will be a better year than the last. In my first column of 2022, I thought I’d take another look at how those of us in the islands misunderstand or are misunderstood by those on the mainland. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Part 2 of Rearview Mirror’s annual awards
Last week I gave out awards to several people who, I feel, made, preserved or shared Hawaii history in a way that makes Hawaii the special place it is. Here’s Part 2. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Drum roll, please: It’s time for annual awards
Every year at this time, I honor those who have made, preserved or shared Hawaii history. They have all done something special, in my estimation, to make Hawaii a better place for all of us. Read more
Rearview: Sears rooftop shows stood out as a great tradition
Some readers might remember a great Christmas tradition in Honolulu: Sears used to put on a Christmas show at its Beretania Street store in the 1950s. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Misunderstandings and other things that I learned in 2021
Last week, I began this two-part review of things I learned in 2021 with a look at the interesting, unusual and just plain wacky proposals Hawaii had for locating its City Hall, state Capitol, Neal Blaisdell Center, Convention Center and university. Read more
Rearview: Looking back at things learned during 2021
Every year about this time, I write about the things I learned in the past 12 months. Read more
Rearview: Historic Merchant Square has been home to several bars and restaurants
I’ve been talking to people recently about Merchant Square — the bars and restaurants in the Nuuanu Avenue and Merchant Street area. It’s one of the most historic and interesting places on Oahu. Read more
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