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Malama Market Pahoa Sets Eyes on New Location in 2018.
http://bigislandnow.com/2016/04/27/malam...n-in-2018/
I guess this is one way to keep KTA from coming in and taking over the market.
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I was hoping for a real grocery store.
Another reason to avoid the roundabout, I guess.
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I was hoping for a real grocery store.
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Company officials say the new Malama Market at Puna Kai will provide greater variety, wider selections, and new offerings across all departments.
Additional hires are also anticipated.
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True to form, you even complain about improvements. Are you ever happy?
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True to form, you even complain about improvements. Are you ever happy?
Check back after the "New Malama" is built.
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Bigger and probably still way overpriced on their food. I for one will continue to shop Hilo supermarkets
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probably still way overpriced
New real estate is expensive, especially in Puna.
The bigger question is: will they pull a Safeway with the old space...
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Too bad it's not a new KTA. Malama's so overpriced..
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Not just new Malama but new strip mall bull****. 10-20 years and Lower Puna will just be an extension of Hilo. Sprawl conquers all.
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It's kind of surprising they are going through with the center and the flow is still active, albeit far up slope and a more north path than northeast. KTA pulled out during the flow, so Malama is a good fit. It does mean financing is back in south Puna, mortgages being traded. This fits into my 5-year investment plan. Mahalo Nui Pele!
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*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*
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Malala Market is my least favorite store. Would rather have anything else. KTA would be much better.