Bob Sigall is a columnist at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. He enjoys engaging with readers through their questions, often exploring topics related to regional interest, world news, and the food and beverage industry. Bob's work has been featured in various publications, highlighting his passion for learning and sharing knowledge with his audience.
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Bob Sigall's articles primarily focus on local Hawaii history, culture, and entertainment. He often includes opinion editorials and expert commentary in his coverage. If you have expertise in Hawaiian history, notable cultural events or personalities, or the restaurant industry within Hawaii, you may find success reaching out to Bob with insightful perspectives and historical knowledge related to these topics.
As Bob focuses on local content centered around Honolulu and Oahu specifically from a nostalgic viewpoint, consider pitching stories that reflect significant anniversaries of key institutions or landmarks in the area as well as personal experiences related to memorable aspects of Hawaiian culture and society.
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By: Bob Sigall
Coach and broadcaster Larry Price died last week. He partnered with Michael W. Perry from 1983-2016 on KSSK radio from 5-10 a.m.
By: Bob Sigall
Chick-fil-A opened another Hawaii location at Kalakaua Avenue and Kapiolani Boulevard, across the street from the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Today, I thought I’d put that location in my rearview mirror and reveal its interesting history.
By: Bob Sigall
Every month or so, I devote a column to reader questions. This week, we’ll explore the origin of the phrase “Here today, gone to Maui.” We’ll look at survivors of a Japanese submarine attack who were told to keep quiet about it. And we’ll learn about Queen Ka‘ahumanu’s Manoa home.
By: Bob Sigall
The Major League Baseball season is underway, and it inspired me to write about some of my favorite baseball stories that have a Hawaii connection. Here are six of them.
By: Bob Sigall
Former Gov. George Ariyoshi died last week at the age of 100. I met him only a few times but had a lot of respect for him. I saw him as an honest and humble man who worked hard to contribute to the state.
By: Bob Sigall
A reader asked me about a concrete structure at Kawananakoa Intermediate School. It appears to have once been a fountain. I visited the school and chatted with security attendant Manny Fernandez about the school and its interesting history. It will find its way into Rearview Mirror in the next few weeks.
By: Bob Sigall
My mother, Martha Sigall, worked in the Hollywood animation industry as an inker and painter from 1936 to 1989. She wasn’t on the creative side, but did work on Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Roadrunner, Speedy Gonzales, the Flintstones, the Jetsons and many other animated characters.
By: Bob Sigall
Once upon a time — I’ve always wanted to begin my column like that — a beautiful monkeypod tree was growing in the middle of a Honolulu street. Not in a grass median, mind you. It was close to the middle of a narrow, two-lane dirt road.
By: Bob Sigall
Former Gov. George Ariyoshi died last month at the age of 100. I heard from many islanders who had funny stories of him golfing, playing pool and having a minor wardrobe glitch.
By: Bob Sigall
I’ve looked into the idea of Hawaii being the Crossroads of the Pacific for some time. Finding out who coined the term has been harder to pin down.
