DVA News
King County - Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum - March 18, 2026
Published: 03/18/2026
King County - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 and a Veterans Town Hall from 10:00 to 12:30 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the American Legion Post 127, located at 21920 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072. If joining virtually, please… read more
WDVA recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month with tools of support
Published: 03/02/2026
WDVA recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month with tools of support
WDVA Theme: Building Bridges—Veterans, Families, and Community Partners
Olympia, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is sharing resources and training opportunities to support March as… read more
PROCLAMATION - 2026 Brain Injury Awareness Month
Published: 03/01/2026
PROCLAMATION - 2026 Brain Injury Awareness Month
WHEREAS, brain injuries are a major public health concern that affects millions of Americans, including many veterans who are at heightened risk due to the nature of their military service; and
WHEREAS, brain injuries, whether mild or severe, can significantly alter a person's life, impacting their… read more
WDVA's Military Spouse Liaison Olivia Burley receives the 2025 Military Community Ambassador of the Year:
Published: 02/20/2026
SHRM Foundation Announces Olivia Burley as The 2025 Military… read more
Build Experience and Serve Veterans with WDVA Work-Study
Published: 02/06/2026
SAVE THE DATE! The Serving Those Who Served Conference returns to the Wenatchee Convention Center on August 19–20.
Published: 02/03/2026
WDVA’s 2025 Year in Review
Published: 01/30/2026
WDVA’s 2025 Year in Review
Message from Director David Puente Jr.
As we progress into our mission of Serving Those Who Served in 2026, I’m proud to share the 2025 Year in Review Accomplishments. While… read more
PRESS RELEASE - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Receives Grant to Support Veterans Transitioning into Conservation
Published: 01/30/2026
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Receives Grant to Support Veterans Transitioning into Conservation
Olympia, WA – The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)… read more
January 2026 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery
Published: 01/12/2026
January 2026 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery
We are excited to report on the pre-design process that began on November 30, 2025, with Carve Architects.
Press Release - WDVA Secures Land for New Spokane Veterans Home
Published: 12/30/2025
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secures Land for New Spokane Veterans Home
Visit the Spokane Veterans Home Replacement Project Webpage to stay up to… read more