Catherine Toth Fox

Born and raised on Oahu, Catherine Toth Fox is an editor, writer, children’s book author, blogger and former journalism instructor. She is currently the editor at large for Hawaii Magazine and lives in Honolulu with her husband, son and two dogs. You can follow her on Instagram @catherinetothfox. Opinions are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat's views.
Catherine Toth Fox: We Don’t Like Speed Humps  But We Should Get Used To Them Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: We Don’t Like Speed Humps But We Should Get Used To Them

The traffic-calming measures are necessary to slow us all down and help save lives.

Catherine Toth Fox: The Demand For Community Gardens Is Intense Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation

Catherine Toth Fox: The Demand For Community Gardens Is Intense

There are more than 600 people on the waiting list to get a plot at one of the city’s community gardens.

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative

A draft design includes more tree cover, wider walkways, fitness equipment, an upgrade to its skate rink and a hula mound.

Catherine Toth Fox: How A Honolulu Charter School Teaches Kindness Courtesy: Waialae Elementary Public Charter School

Catherine Toth Fox: How A Honolulu Charter School Teaches Kindness

What sets Waialae Elementary Public Charter School apart from schools focused on grades and test scores is its focus on emotional learning.

Catherine Toth Fox: The Winners Of The Big Airline Shakeup Should Be The Passengers Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: The Winners Of The Big Airline Shakeup Should Be The Passengers

We love the friendly aloha vibe of Hawaiian Airlines but there's plenty of room for improvement.

Catherine Toth Fox: Keep At Least Some Free Parking At Ala Wai Harbor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: Keep At Least Some Free Parking At Ala Wai Harbor

It's one of the last places to draw locals into Waikiki, and it just seems fair.

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii’s Lifeguards Are The Real ‘Unsung Heroes’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii’s Lifeguards Are The Real ‘Unsung Heroes’

Funding should continue to provide additional resources for ocean safety.

Catherine Toth Fox: Waikiki Outreach Center Points Homeless Youth In The Right Direction Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Waikiki Outreach Center Points Homeless Youth In The Right Direction

But in recent years, the youth in need have been harder to locate due to county laws and the pandemic.

Catherine Toth Fox: Being Smart About Social Media Is Essential For Mental Wellbeing Getty Images/iStockphoto

Catherine Toth Fox: Being Smart About Social Media Is Essential For Mental Wellbeing

The evidence clearly points to the damaging impact apps like TikTok can have on young users.