FAFSA Push in Olympia: Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposal to require Washington high school seniors to complete FAFSA (or the state alternative WAFSA) is drawing questions from families, but aid experts say it doesn’t force college attendance or loans. Elections Security: Spokane County is mailing ballots for the Aug. 4 primary, stressing a strict chain of custody and signature verification process. Public Health Watch: Health officials say Washington is not seeing a spike in cyclospora tied to a nationwide outbreak, but residents should stay alert. Justice System Clash: Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says the DOJ is trying to intimidate states and interfere with election administration after a warning letter about noncitizens voting. Energy & Courts: AG Nick Brown is joining a coalition to challenge the Defense Department’s freeze on routine reviews for land-based wind projects, including multiple Washington sites. Local Governance: Seattle Public Schools will require phones to be kept away during class for students returning in September, with limited exceptions. Transit Update: Sound Transit will use buses to replace parts of Link light rail for maintenance later this month and early August. Criminal Justice: Neighbors in Enumclaw are alarmed after a Level 3 sex offender was released from McNeil Island and moved into their community.