Mālama Market — Local services in Hawaii

There are very few places on the island to pick up or receive from Western Union and Malama market is the closest to me being about a half hour drive. I went there specifically to pick up $200 that was sent to me only to be told that they did not have enough money in their Western Union drawer and they would not be able to issue it to me until they did. Said they couldn't pull from the store and the woman shrugged her shoulders and gave no suggestion as to what they could do. When asked how I was supposed to know when they would have enough or how long it would even be until they did the response was that "normal routine is for people to call." I've never had to call anywhere prior to picking up or sending western union. When asked what would happen should they have enough and before and because of the long drive someone else makes it there before me that just walks in without calling then would they issue their money to them because they are there first and the answer was yes. How a business can offer a service and not actually be able to provide that service I do...

When you walk in this market has a fantastic produce section with extra large greens, locally grown potatoes and carrots. Their meat section had a variety of rib eye, chuck steaks and roasts. The frozen seafood selection was the best with a variety of breaded fish sticks and fillets. Also, the ice-cream section had a nice variety of cookie dough and specialty ice-creams. A gallon of milk is expensive where ever you go on the Big Island. They also sell fresh local eggs and chain eggs. The clerks had smiles on their faces and it was...

Best grocery store in town and decent sized for its location. I’m comparing it to other grocery stores in the area rather than mainland store. Has fresh vegetables and fruits. Some locally grown. Anything else you need is available. They sometimes have markdowns which makes it more affordable. They get a lot a business so it’s often crowded. Like everywhere else in Hawaii, the prices will make your jaw drop (if you are from the mainland). The store is a little back from the road and is a little...