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: It’s Not Time To Give Honolulu’s Leaders A Huge Pay Raise Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Catherine Toth Fox: It’s Not Time To Give Honolulu’s Leaders A Huge Pay Raise

Too many in the private sector have seen their wages stagnate since the pandemic.

Catherine Toth Fox: Child Care Workers Are Worth More Than $13 An Hour Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Catherine Toth Fox: Child Care Workers Are Worth More Than $13 An Hour

We need to fix the leaking bucket of child care workers before we talk more about the teacher pipeline.

Catherine Toth Fox: Hikers Who Take Illegal Risks Should Pay The Consequences Courtesy: Honolulu Fire Department

Catherine Toth Fox: Hikers Who Take Illegal Risks Should Pay The Consequences

Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for the rescue and recovery of someone who’s blatantly broken the law.

Catherine Toth Fox: Want People To Use E-Bikes More? Make The Streets Safer For Cyclists Department of Transportation Services/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: Want People To Use E-Bikes More? Make The Streets Safer For Cyclists

Financial incentives will offset the cost of e-bikes, but is that enough to offset the danger of riding them in Honolulu traffic?

Catherine Toth Fox: Ag Microgrants Are A Great Way To Support Local Food Production Courtesy of Gavin Shon

Catherine Toth Fox: Ag Microgrants Are A Great Way To Support Local Food Production

The state is investing in small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations. It's a start.

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii Doesn’t Need A New Stadium. It Needs A Better Plan Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii Doesn’t Need A New Stadium. It Needs A Better Plan

I have fond memories of Aloha Stadium, but a multipurpose concert venue may be a better use of space.

Catherine Toth Fox: Have We Made Waikiki ‘Safe And Sound’ Yet? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: Have We Made Waikiki ‘Safe And Sound’ Yet?

Back in the early days of the pandemic we talked about reinventing tourism, but safety is now the top priority.
Catherine Toth Fox: What I Learned About My Heritage And Happiness From Lillian Yajima Catherine Toth Fox

Catherine Toth Fox: What I Learned About My Heritage And Happiness From Lillian Yajima

The retired teacher died in October, but not before dancing hula at a party celebrating her 102nd birthday.
Catherine Toth Fox: The Gift That Every Parent Wants For Christmas Photo: Oahu Gymnastics and Ninja/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: The Gift That Every Parent Wants For Christmas

It's hard enough finding child care in Hawaii and school breaks only add to the challenge.