From the Wash Post: As fires and floods rage, Facebook and Twitter are missing in action Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have decided they don’t need the news industry. That’s causing problems when natural disasters strike.

From the Wash Post: As the Maui fires raged, senior victims had to fend for themselves.“State and local leaders and emergency officials must be better equipped and prepared to ensure that older adults are kept safe and their needs are met when a disaster strikes,” she said.

From the NY Times: Maui Officials Blame Utility for Allowing Deadly Fire to Start. In a new lawsuit, Maui County said Hawaiian Electric acted negligently by failing to disconnect power lines that were at risk of toppling in high winds.