September 2026 Quickie

A quick list of what YOU can do to support democracy, thwart fascism, and build community right here in Federal Way!

• 🍎 School Board Meeting: Sept. 29th, 6pm, FWPS Educational Service Center. Come stand up for our students and teachers. Your supportive public comments are needed!
• 📈 Tell PSE No Rate Increases: The public has the opportunity to weigh in before PSE’s rate increases are approved. The UTC will host an in-person comment hearing at 6pm Sept. 29 in Lacey and a virtual public comment hearing at 6pm Oct. 7. Comments may also be sent to the UTC by email at comment@utc.wa.gov.
• ✅ Planned Parenthood/No Hate in WA State Canvassing in Federal Way: Oct. 3, 11am-2:30pm. We’ll be knocking doors to talk to community members and inform local voters about the ballot initiatives, the state Supreme Court races, and helping them make a plan to vote. Never canvassed before? No worries! We’ll make sure you have the materials, support, and a canvassing buddy you need to get started.
• 💸 Federal Way Budget: Federal Way is updating its Biennial Budget for 2027-28. The public is invited to hear about the process during a series of meetings over the coming months. The entire calendar is published on the city website. Budget presentations and deliberations will take place on Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 4, and Nov. 17. Attend in person at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S. or watch live on Zoom, the City’s YouTube channel, or FW Channel 21.
  • Find the Mayor’s proposed budget here.
• 🙌 Next FWI CAN Oct 15th: Come for snacks and games at 5:30-6:15; stay for the action from 6:30-8pm. Tonight we’ll learn how we can help keep our immigrant neighbors safe as ICE abductions increase in Federal Way and surrounding areas. Location: Wayside UCC, 2000 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
• 🚫 👑 No Kings: Vote Early: Oct 17th, 12-2pm, we’re getting out the vote!!! In partnership with the Corner People, we’re gathering at the intersection of 320th and Pac Highway by the Commons to remind people to VOTE EARLY, to DROP OFF their ballots, and to know what’s DOWN BALLOT, because it’s incredibly important for the future of our state and our country. Please bring signs that stick to the theme as much as you can and we’ll have voter info on hand for you to take and distribute to others.
  • ✨✨VOLUNTEERS NEEDED✨✨ We need a LOT of volunteers to make this event happen, safety volunteers to keep people on the sidewalk, clean-up crew to pick up litter after the event, and folks to pass out handouts and count attendees. Email hello@fwindivisible.org to find out more or volunteer.
• 🎽 No Hate in WA State Weekly Canvassing: Voters need to know that ballot initiatives IL26-001 and IL26-638 will harm children. Join NHWS Sundays and Fridays to doorknock in the Federal Way, Burien, and West Seattle area.
• 💪 FWI Volunteers Needed: FWI Board Members, FWI Treasurer, WAND Team Leader/Liaison (to help us help our immigrant neighbors stay safe), Elections Committee (all things elections), Communications Team (newsletter, social media, etc), Tech/Website Team, Community Building Team. Email us if you’re interested in learning more! All abilities and availability welcome!
• 🚩 Every Sunday Corner Protest, noon-1pm: Join Federal Way Indivisible in partnership with the Corner People for Peace and Justice every Sunday, rain or shine. Bring your own sign or borrow one provided. We’re standing up for peace and democracy. All non-violent humans and their furry companions welcome! Location: The intersection of S. 320th and Pac Hwy S. by the Commons.
• 🥬 Volunteer at the Community Garden: Help grow food, engage in mutual aid, meet your neighbors, and have fun outside! All ages and abilities welcome! Mondays and Sundays, 9am to noon at the Senior Center, 4016 S 352nd St, Auburn, WA 98001