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Flag Lowering - April 22, 2025 (Pope Francis)

Published: 04/22/2025

Flag Lowering - April 22, 2025 (Pope Francis)

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of Pope Francis.

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Oak Harbor - Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum - April 23, 2025 - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs

Published: 04/18/2025

Join Us for Two Events!

Veterans Town Hall and a Women Veterans Forum

WDVA Commends City of Liberty Lake for Partnering in Suicide Prevention Efforts

Published: 04/10/2025

SPOKANE, Wash. – Recently, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Suicide Prevention Team awarded a… read more

2025 April Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs

Published: 04/10/2025

Check out the latest edition of the WDVA Veteran Voices Newsletter - April 2025

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April 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery

Published: 04/09/2025

April 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery

As we move through the 2025 Legislative Session we are pleased to report that the $500,000 identified in the Governor’s proposed Capital Budget for the pre-… read more

WDVA Transitional Housing Program (THP) Achieves Remarkable Success in Veterans Housing and Support Programs

Published: 04/08/2025

WDVA Transitional Housing Program (THP) Achieves Remarkable Success in Veterans Housing and Support Programs 

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Definition of Veteran Legislation Expands Washington State Department of Licensing Benefits

Published: 03/31/2025

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Governor Ferguson Visits Spokane Veterans Home Highlighting Future Replacement Plans

Published: 03/29/2025

On March 29th, Governor Bob Ferguson made his first visit to the Spokane Veterans Home, where he gained a firsthand look at the exceptional care provided to resident veterans and learned more about the ongoing Spokane Veterans Home Replacement Project. His visit comes at a critical time as the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) works to secure funding for a new state-of-the… read more

PRESS RELEASE – Washington Veterans Affairs Hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony

Published: 03/25/2025

PROCLAMATION - Brain Injury Awareness Month

Published: 03/06/2025

WHEREAS, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) acknowledges the urgent need to raise awareness about brain injury prevention, treatment and long-term support for veterans and their families; and

WHEREAS, brain injuries are a major public health concern, affecting millions of Americans, including many veterans, who are at heightened risk due to the nature… read more

MAILING ADDRESS
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St. SE, PO Box 41150, Olympia, WA 98504-1150
1-800-562-2308

DISCLAIMER
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), including the State Veterans Homes, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. WDVA complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in its facilities, activities, programs and services. WDVA can provide auxiliary aids and services such as assistive listening devices, TDD/TTY and ASL/ESL interpreters, etc., at no charge for persons with disabilities.