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: Come Visit Maui, Just Pack Your Patience And Grace Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Come Visit Maui, Just Pack Your Patience And Grace

It may seem insensitive to go after the Aug. 8 fires, but it's an imperative part of the recovery.

Catherine Toth Fox: ‘This Is About Giving Students A Voice’ To Help Their Community Courtesy: Pearl Harbor Elementary School/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: ‘This Is About Giving Students A Voice’ To Help Their Community

Pearl Harbor Elementary School students demonstrate confidence, maturity and empathy in their Maui wildfire relief efforts.

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii Schools Should Embrace AI Technology As A Tool Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii Schools Should Embrace AI Technology As A Tool

But educators need to play a critical role in teaching students how to use it effectively and ethically.

Catherine Toth Fox: The Koko Crater Trail Was Fixed. So Why Not Haiku Stairs? Courtesy: Kokonut Koalition/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: The Koko Crater Trail Was Fixed. So Why Not Haiku Stairs?

Given the many parallels between the two Oahu trails, the city and community should work together to find a solution.

Catherine Toth Fox: Keeping Kaiwi Coast A ‘Wild And Natural’ State Park Benefits All Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Keeping Kaiwi Coast A ‘Wild And Natural’ State Park Benefits All

We don’t need more multimillion-dollar homes and resorts at the expense of the natural and cultural resources that make Hawaii special.

Catherine Toth Fox: It’s Time To Do More Marching And Less Driving In Parades Courtesy: Marie Di Antonio/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: It’s Time To Do More Marching And Less Driving In Parades

The Fourth of July parade in Kailua had about 230 vehicles participating. It was like sitting on the sidewalk and watching traffic go by.

Catherine Toth Fox: A Plant Nursery In Kaimuki Is Helping Students With Disabilities Find Jobs Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: A Plant Nursery In Kaimuki Is Helping Students With Disabilities Find Jobs

For the past decade, a resource teacher has helped hundreds of students gain vocational skills through their work at the nursery.