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: The Big Business Of Pokemon Comes To Honolulu Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: The Big Business Of Pokemon Comes To Honolulu

YouTubers and social media influencers descend on Waikiki, along with thousands of game players.

Catherine Toth Fox: There Should Be Such A Thing As A Free Lunch — At Least In Schools Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Catherine Toth Fox: There Should Be Such A Thing As A Free Lunch — At Least In Schools

Eight states now provide free lunches regardless of income, making kids better prepared to learn. Hawaii is not one of them yet.

Catherine Toth Fox: This Principal Made A Community Centered On Raising Fish And Vegetables Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: This Principal Made A Community Centered On Raising Fish And Vegetables

Garret Zakahi loved fishing in Aiea streams as a boy. He used his knowledge of aquaponics to transform his Waikiki school.

Catherine Toth Fox: The Only Surprise About Honolulu Rail Is That Ridership Is As High As It Is David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: The Only Surprise About Honolulu Rail Is That Ridership Is As High As It Is

A year after it opened, it still seems unlikely that enough people will use the rail that it will reduce traffic congestion as hoped.

Catherine Toth Fox: KCC’s Culinary Institute Of The Pacific Is Growing KCC photo/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: KCC’s Culinary Institute Of The Pacific Is Growing

New program aims to elevate the culinary arts institute into a "world-class center."

Catherine Toth Fox: Turtle Bay’s New Owners Should Move Forward With The Community PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Catherine Toth Fox: Turtle Bay’s New Owners Should Move Forward With The Community

The coastline may see two more hotels and decidedly more impact on the neighborhood.

Catherine Toth Fox: Travel —And Spend — Wisely When Going To Maui Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: Travel —And Spend — Wisely When Going To Maui

Visiting the whole island can help stimulate the local economy, still reeling nine months after the fires.

Catherine Toth Fox: Public Libraries Have Evolved To Remain As Vital As Ever Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: Public Libraries Have Evolved To Remain As Vital As Ever

Technological enhancements are helping to keep Hawaii's 51 branches popular destinations for patrons of all ages.

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii Schools Did The Right Thing By Shutting Down After Receiving Threats Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii Schools Did The Right Thing By Shutting Down After Receiving Threats

But what's the long-term solution here? Stronger gun control laws, more campus security and knowing the warning signs aren't simple to do.