Stewart Yerton

honolulu, hawaii, united states

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Experienced journalist, licensed attorney, former government performance auditor with a demonstrated history of analyzing law and policy and reporting on business and economics. Skilled in Legal Writing, News Writing, Editing, Feature Writing, and Journalism. Strong business development professional with a J.D. from University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. Member of Hawaii State Bar Association.

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UH Engaged With Hackers Who Highjacked Cancer Study Data

UH Engaged With Hackers Who Highjacked Cancer Study Data The university has declined to provide additional information about a ransomware attack that exposed the personal information of cancer study participants The university has declined to provide addi... See more

civilbeat.org•Stewart Yerton•Jan 9, 2026

Downtown 'Hell-Hole' Building Founder Faces Eviction From His Luxury Condo - Honolulu Civil Beat

Downtown ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Founder Faces Eviction From His Luxury Condo Honolulu developer Chad Waters’ landlord alleges he owes $5,000 in back rent. Honolulu developer Chad Waters’ landlord alleges he owes $5,000 in back rent. The founder of a squalid... See more

civilbeat.org•Stewart Yerton•Dec 23, 2025

Should A State Worker Be Able To Lease Public Property Without Bids?

Should A State Worker Be Able To Lease Public Property Without Bids? An agency development director can now enter five-year leases for state-owned property in Kakaʻako at below-market rates without board approval or public notice. An agency development di... See more

civilbeat.org•Stewart Yerton•Dec 19, 2025

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Says Current Rules Are Enough To Prevent AI Abuses - Honolulu Civil Beat

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Says Current Rules Are Enough To Prevent AI Abuses Despite lawyers citing fake, AI-generated citations in court documents, a new report finds existing rules provide adequate safeguards. Despite lawyers citing fake, AI-generated citat... See more

civilbeat.org•Stewart Yerton•Dec 17, 2025

Can Hawaiʻi Tackle Football's Massive Carbon Footprint? - Honolulu Civil Beat

Can Hawaiʻi Tackle Football’s Massive Carbon Footprint? Sports organizers, including the International Olympic Committee, are increasingly grappling with how to handle carbon emissions related to big events. Sports organizers, including the International ... See more

civilbeat.org•Stewart Yerton•Nov 28, 2025

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Doctor Of Jurisprudence, Law at University Of Hawai'I At Manoa - William S. Richardson School Of LawGraduated: 2011

Master Of Science, Journalism at Columbia University - Graduate School Of JournalismGraduated: 1992

Bachelor Of Arts, English at Birmingham - Southern CollegeGraduated: 1989

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UH Engaged With Hackers Who Highjacked Cancer Study Data

Downtown 'Hell-Hole' Building Founder Faces Eviction From His Luxury Condo - Honolulu Civil Beat

Should A State Worker Be Able To Lease Public Property Without Bids?

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Says Current Rules Are Enough To Prevent AI Abuses - Honolulu Civil Beat

Can Hawaiʻi Tackle Football's Massive Carbon Footprint? - Honolulu Civil Beat

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UH Engaged With Hackers Who Highjacked Cancer Study Data

Downtown 'Hell-Hole' Building Founder Faces Eviction From His Luxury Condo - Honolulu Civil Beat

Should A State Worker Be Able To Lease Public Property Without Bids?

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Says Current Rules Are Enough To Prevent AI Abuses - Honolulu Civil Beat

Can Hawaiʻi Tackle Football's Massive Carbon Footprint? - Honolulu Civil Beat