Washington Bar Exam Fallout: The WA Supreme Court says first-time NextGen bar applicants who were derailed by July’s technology failure can choose a September/later retake or accept a waiver to practice by court order (with a noon Aug. 14 deadline to notify WSBA). Spokane Wildfire Case: Prosecutors say arson suspect Aaron Farinacci planned the Old Trails Fire for weeks, researching weather for “high winds” and confessing to starting multiple blazes since 2025; he’s now facing additional first-degree arson charges. Tech & Jobs: Salesforce plans to cut 59 roles across Seattle and Bellevue, effective Oct. 5, as part of another restructuring. AI & Health: The VA is launching a psilocybin trial (PIVOT) for veterans with treatment-resistant depression and some PTSD. Air Quality Forecasting: WSU’s interactive smoke forecast map updates AIRPACT-style modeling to help residents plan around wildfire air. Local Policy: Seattle leaders advance a grocery affordability plan aimed at stopping algorithm-based price differences tied to personal data. Maritime Tech: Nichols Brothers won a contract to build a lower-emissions station vessel for the San Francisco Bar Pilots. Cybersecurity: A Ceva Logistics warehouse cyberattack in Europe disrupted operations and delayed shipments for some retailers.