Rearview Mirror: Maui pun, a sinking on the down low, royal abode
Apr 17, 2026
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.
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