Prince Kuhio Plaza


Prince Kūhiō Plaza is a single-level regional shopping mall in Hilo, Hawaii. It is the largest enclosed mall on the Island of Hawaii. Anchor stores are Sears and Macy's. Other major tenants include a 9-screen movie theatre and Longs Drugs.
The mall is named for Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, who served as Congressional Delegate from 1903 to 1922.

History

In September 1977, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands offered to lease of land at the intersection of Pūʻāinakō Street and Kanoelehua Avenue for development into retail space, which had been lacking in the area. Orchid Isle Group, the sole bidder for the property, signed a 53-year lease on October 28, 1977.
The mall opened in 1985.
On August 5, 2002, General Growth acquired the 50% interest in the mall that was owned by Homart Development Company, bringing its ownership in the mall to 100%.
In 2003, Macy's acquired the JCPenney store at the mall.
In 2004, the owner of the shopping center was sued by Longs Drugs for allowing a Safeway to be constructed at the mall.
In 2013, First Hawaiian Bank opened a branch at the mall.
In 2015, Old Navy and Pier 1 Imports opened stores in the mall.