October 2026 Newsletter
Whether you want to fight fascism, support democracy, and/or build progressive community, there’s a fit for you this month:
- Hang IN — comfy pants, action from home
- Hang OUT — hard pants, out among the neighbors
- Hang ON — pants status uncertain, recharge with your people
Choose your pants below!
Hang IN
Vote Early
Research everything that’s on the ballot. Print your ballot if you haven’t received it or lost it. Then DROP IT OFF at a ballot box by Nov. 3rd. Mail is unreliable, but you can wear comfy pants to the ballot box.
FEDERAL WAY BALLOT BOXES: Federal Way 320th Library, Federal Way City Hall, Safeway - Star Lake
💸 Give your input on Federal Way’s Biennial Budget for 2027-28
Budget presentations and deliberations will take place on: Oct. 20, Nov. 4, and Nov. 17. Read through the Mayor’s proposed budget.. Watch live on Zoom, the City’s YouTube channel, or FW Channel 21. (Or pull on your hard pants and attend in person: Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S.) Sign up to comment by Zoom or send your thoughts by email.
🏦 City Council Meetings
While meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm at City Hall (2nd floor), YOU can also watch and comment by Zoom!
🤖 FWI Volunteer Opportunities!
Whether you have 30 mins a week or 3+ hours a month, we have a way you can help from home, unless you like hard pants, then we got you too. Email us or learn more on our website.
🗳 Have a say in who the 30th District Dems endorse:
Sign-up online so you can vote on who gets endorsed! $35 or less for the yearly dues. Only a small number of members vote, so yours WILL make a difference in getting progressives on the ballot! (You do have to vote in person once or twice a year, but comfy pants are welcomed.)
Hang OUT
No Kings: Vote Early
Saturday Oct. 17th, 12-2pm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for safety team, people to handout voter info, and cleanup crew! Email us if you can help!
Join a national day of action meant to get out the vote EARLY! FWI and the Corner People are hosting a non-violent protest at our usual spot, so get your signs ready with encouragements to passersby to vote early, drop off their ballots instead of mailing them, and keep Washington State’s elections free and fair!
Location: The intersection of S. 320th and Pac Hwy S. by the Commons. |
🚩 Every Sunday Corner Protest
12-1pm:** 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.
☀️ Voter Canvassing w/ Planned Parenthood
Get out the vote and make sure voters understand what’s on the ballot! All materials and a canvassing partner provided! Choose from Saturday Oct 10th, 11am-2:30PM and/or Saturday Oct 17th, 11am-2pm.
☀️ 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 areas.
🍎 School Board Meeting
Tue. Oct. 13th, 6pm – 8pm, Mirror Lake Elementary. Come stand up for our students and teachers. Your supportive public comments are needed!
🤝 30th LD monthly meetings
1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm. Come interact with your city and state reps at SHAG Celebration Senior Living Apartments Clubhouse (1524 S 328th St. Federal Way, 98003) and get the latest on party action in the 30th.
🥬 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. Location: The Senior Center, 4016 S 352nd St, Auburn, WA 98001
Hang ON
FWI Community Action Night, Oct. 15th, 5:30-8:00pm
Action, education, games, snacks, and community!
Do you know what to do if you see ICE? If ICE tries to enter your business, your home, interrupt your work? Can you explain what to do to your neighbors? Learn your rights and how to share those rights with others with training from Washington Neighborhood Defense (WAND).
Location: Wayside UCC, 2000 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023. All the details here!
👕 Community Clothing Swap Oct. 24, 10am-2pm
This is what mutual aid looks like! Drop off your adult clothing, accessories, and shoes and take home amazing and new-to-you items while helping reduce textile waste.
Location: South King Tool Library, 1700 S. 340th St. Federal Way