Stewart Yerton

Stewart Yerton is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in business reporting and feature writing, particularly focused on Hawaii. Since April 2017, Stewart serves as a Senior Business Reporter for Honolulu Civil Beat. Previously, Stewart worked as an Analyst for the Hawaii State Auditor and as a Freelance Writer with notable clients like Travel + Leisure and ForbesTraveler. Stewart's earlier roles include business writing for The Honolulu Star-Bulletin and The Times-Picayune, where a diverse range of industries were covered. Educational achievements include a J.D. from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, an MS in Journalism from Columbia University, and a BA in English from Birmingham-Southern College.