Old Navy opens second store on Big Isle

The Old Navy store is among a handful of stores to occupy the former site of the Sports Authority. The 40,000-square-foot space has sat vacant since 2016 until work to reconfigure the area into leasable spaces commenced last winter. Verizon has opened its store and Island Naturals is slated to open later this year. (Courtesy photo/Special to West Hawaii Today)

The grand opening of the new Old Navy store on Feb. 13 at Kona Commons was celebrated with a traditional Hawaiian blessing performed by the Rev. Danny Akaka Jr., the son of late U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka. (Courtesy photo/Special to West Hawaii Today)

The grand opening of the new Old Navy store on Feb. 13 at Kona Commons was celebrated with a traditional Hawaiian blessing performed by the Rev. Danny Akaka Jr., the son of late U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka. (Courtesy photo/Special to West Hawaii Today)

Old Navy opened its second store on the Big Island and sixth store in the state on Feb. 13.