New Malama Market location in Pahoa open for business

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Lucky Bluefeather, left, orders fried chicken from the hot food counter at the new Malama Market in Pahoa on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Katie Veihl walks through the crowd in the deli and hot food counter at the new Malama Market in Pahoa on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Lori Lorenzo looks at garden accents after exiting the hardware and garden section of the new Malama Market in Pahoa on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald People are lined up in front of the Malama Market during the opening day of the new store in Pahoa on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Malama Market Pahoa opened Wednesday morning after a private blessing ceremony for the employees.