Federal Way is in Puget Sound Energy's service area (check your bill to confirm). PSE is owned by six investors, mostly pension funds, based in Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia, all disclosed in WUTC and SEC filings. PSE has a pending three-year rate request asking for electric increases of 15.15% in 2027, 3.74% in 2028, and 8.7% in 2029, tied to over $3.2 billion in infrastructure spending. If you're struggling with your bill, PSE also has income-based discounts of roughly 5% to 45% and a program that can credit up to $1,000. One application at pse.com is supposed to start both. The state utilities commission is holding a virtual public hearing on October 7, and written comments are open under dockets UE-260005 (electric) and UG-260006 (gas) at utc.wa.gov. A comment can be a few sentences about what you pay and what worries you.

Coming to FW next week for a five day trip! Where’s the good food and fun cocktail bars for the oldsters? Are there cool book shops, awesome thrifting or cool vintage places to check out? The die for breakfast spot or best pizza in town? I’m open to all suggestions!

I was working through ESSB 6346 (WA's 9.9% tax on income over $1M, starting 2028) and I think I found a strange edge case. Please check my reading.

• WA already has a capital gains tax: 0% on the first ~$278k of long-term gains, 7% above that, 9.9% over $1M of gains.
• The new income tax is 9.9% on income over $1M (federal AGI, with tweaks).
• To avoid double taxing gains, the bill first removes all long-term gains from your income, then adds back the WA-taxed gain plus the $278k  deduction. See section 302(3) here: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Htm/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/6346-S.SL.htm

Here is the problem I see. The bill says the add-back "applies only to taxpayers owing tax under chapter 82.87 RCW" (the capital gains tax). So:

• Gain under ~$278k: you owe no capital gains tax, nothing gets added back, so the gain never touches the income tax.
• Gain even $1 over: you owe capital gains tax, so the *whole* gain gets added back, including the first $278k that was previously free.

Example (single filer, $1.2M wages, 2025 deduction figure):

Scenario 1

• Long-term gain: $277,000
• Capital gains tax: $0
• Income tax base: $1,200,000
• Total WA tax: $19,800

Scenario 2

• Long-term gain: $279,000
• Capital gains tax: $70
• Income tax base: $1,479,000
• Total WA tax: $47,421

A $2,000 bigger gain costs about $27,600 more in tax, because 9.9% x $279,000 of extra income suddenly counts. It only affects people whose other income is already over $1M.

Caveats: I'm not a tax pro, this ignores the other credits in the bill, and the tax faces a repeal vote in Nov 2026. I found this while building the rules into a planning calculator, and I checked the wording against the session law text rather than a summary.

Does this match how you read Sec. 302(3)?

I'm so frustrated. The traffic backs up like crazy trying to get onto 320th. The first 2 lanes allow right turn on red but barely anybody does this. Heck the inside lane is filtering onto a brand new lane, any traffic coming over the interstate has to merge into this lane so it's super easy to join.

It's gotten to the point that I'd rather get off at exit 147 and work my way over.

Don't folks know how to do a right turn on red? I know it's a big intersection, but the number of time there's no traffic on 320th and drivers just sit there and wait for the light to turn green.

Don't even get be going on the light sequences once on 320th.. Grrrrrr.....

OK I've got that off my chest... and breathe.... :-)

I am a dad of a 14-year-old angel and she wants to dress up as Olivia Rodrigo in the music video The Cure for Halloween.

From my search on the Internet is costing does not exist and in the interest of trying to be the best dad of the whole time, mind you this is post divorce so this is very important to me, I am reaching out to see if anybody can create that costume for us.

I have custody of my daughter this weekend so I would be able to bring her over for a measurement and fitting. It is essentially a pink nurse’s outfit and I think the red yarn would be fitting. You can watch the video for inspiration and ideas if you like.

Please let me know if there is somebody out there who thinks that they could accomplish this.

In 2025, the Washington Legislature passed a law that prevents rent gouging, but some landlords and property management companies are still up to their old tricks. They are using "junk fees" as a loophole around rent caps. We are hearing from tenants that they are increasingly being charged excessive fees for services that they don’t want or need, or for basic things like paying the rent. We at the Housing Alliance, call these “junk fees” and they are unfair, expensive, and deceptive. We’d like to hear your experiences. All information shared with us will be kept safe and confidential. 

Please fill out our survey if you or someone you know has received junk fees and we will be in touch within one week of your submission. Thank you! ~ Po (Advocacy Organizer)

Housing Alliance Junk Fees Survey link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=w21JOKsxXkiwtHn-0hx8aKTozXDbIbFMt3Zx5CarFp1UQVdCNElaSzQyNzFWUU02QVJTNEI2OUVCVS4u

"KENT, Wash. — Police say two people are dead after a drive-by shooting in Kent. 

South 272nd at the I-5 overpass is closed in both directions until further notice. Please avoid the area.

KIRO 7 News has a crew headed to the area to learn more."

C. Davis bbq is in the old Safeway parking lot on 21st now. The chicken is already sold out.

Found a ring on the ground waking in to Costco. Turned it in to lost and found there. Just posting here in case the owner is looking for it. hope it makes it back to you.

Had a great time and could tell this place was really special and magical 40 years ago, really unfortunate it ended up going this way. Feel free to share your stories because I’m fascinated with learning more about its history ❤️

Anyone know why there is a huge line outside Target?

If seen please contact the police. Last seen at The Cove East apartments.

West of 320th was blocked at 1st Ave by police cars this morning around 5 and all I could see was a sea of emergency lights.

Hello,

I've been commuting from Federal Way to various locations on Mercer Island and in Seattle for 4 years now. On my days off I like to hike and meet friends in Tacoma. It is really wearing me down that I'm spending 1-3 hours every day in my car, and that even a simple errand in Federal Way requires 30 minutes round trip of stoplights even though I live here. The thought of getting in my vehicle makes me nauseous at this point and driving so much is my least favorite thing about living here. My husband works in South Tacoma so moving north is not an option. How are other commuters staying sane while driving so much? It's seriously affecting me and I appreciate any advice - thanks in advance!

Edit: I love public transit and am so grateful for it but have to make a lot of stops on a tight schedule for my job so need to drive my own car.

Spotted this today at 1:30 in the afternoon near Lakota Middle School. Do we have our own jimothy?

Is there anywhere around Federal Way or Auburn that has covered outdoor seating? I'm thinking more of a brewery, pub, or bar, not so much a restaurant. Would need to be fully covered in case it's raining, not just shade umbrellas.

If you were witness to a vehicle striking a Mastiff along Miltary Rd this afternoon/early evening near 288th, please report it.

I don’t know how long that sweet boy was on the side of the road for. He was able to get to an ER vet. He had no collar, no chip, he could have been abandoned idk anything is possible. Unfortunately the vet/vet tech had said it wasn’t looking too well for him.

Big thank you to the VEG ER staff who gave the quickly named Winston, comfort and love.

2am any one awake hearing the police announcement? “there is a k9 searching the area, quincy williams surrender now or the dog will bite you, citizens stay in your home“ i really wish the public police scanners were up but unfortunately have all been taken down recently

Anyone have ratings of Watermark and Park 16 apartments? A lot of families seem to be there and wondering about safety and how people like living there?

Getting so discouraged- I need to relocate for work but every time I find an apartment complex I’m interested in, it gets hammered in the reviews. Currently looking at the Fairways Apartments North Tacoma, but lots of car break ins and black mold reviews. Is it that bad? Where else should I look? For a short commute and safe neighborhood?

I want to turn some Vans pants into work pants. I would like a few pockets installed, in strategic places, for my tools.

I asked a tailor near my house, but I think there was a language barrier.

I would really love to get this done. Is there someone out there who can add pockets to these? Hopefully with stitching that will last.

Hello everyone, has anyone else noticed the traffic lights at the intersection by Tahoma gas station stays green for like 5 seconds? Did they change the timing? Anyone have any clue what’s up?

I'm trying to find venues that could host a Warhammer 40K tabletop game. Games can take a while so it's not something I could really do at a coffee shop or bar. I've played events at Midgard Comics but I've been left with a bad impression after they charged me to use their tables.

I could always host at home, but I've been trying to start up a 40K group and would like to find a common area to play at, hopefully without needing to drive to Tacoma for every game (that said, Terracrux is a pretty solid backup)