Mitchell Byars

Mitchell Byars (Jour) has been reporting for the Daily Camera since 2011. Originally from Kona, Hawaii, over the past decade, Byars has become one of the most trusted sources for breaking news, police and court reporting in Boulder County and beyond. During the 2013 Colorado floods, he stayed up for two nights in the newsroom to post updates on the Camera’s website and social media. He was also a leader in the coverage of this year’s shooting at a Boulder King Soopers. He is respected and well known in the Boulder community for his witty “scanner for the win” tweets, his vocal advocacy of local and ethical journalism, and his support of CMCI students through career fairs and internship opportunities.