DVA News
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Published: 12/01/2015
Governor Inslee has proclaimed December 7, 2015 to be Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Washington State.
Walla Walla Construction Update – October 15, 2015
Published: 11/03/2015
Over the last month, the construction team has worked closely with onsite archaeologists to put together 'treatment plans' to preserve archeological findings.
Footings were poured and cured for one half of Neighborhood 1.
Site work excavation and form work continues for the other Neighborhoods in preparation for more pouring footings.
Electrical work continues for stub-ups… read more
Washington State Patrol Establishes Veteran Preference Website
Published: 10/23/2015
Washington State Patrol
Media Release
Chief John R. Batiste
Captain Monica Alexander
Government and Media Relations
(360) 596-4010 – office
(360) 596-4015 – fax
http://www.wsp.wa.gov
***For Immediate Release***
Date: October 23, 2015
Contact: Captain Monica… read more
Upcoming Free Event - Subcontracting on Construction Projects with WSDOT
Published: 10/22/2015
October 27th in Shoreline & October 28th in Spokane.
USDOT’s Small Business Transportation Resource Center has partnered with WSDOT’s Headquarters Construction Division and the Office of Equal Opportunity to provide an important workshop for your company about the… read more
`Vote in Honor of a Vet’
Published: 10/13/2015
Wyman & Veterans Affairs launch `Vote in Honor of a Vet’
Secretary of State Kim Wyman, partnering with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, is launching “Vote in Honor of a Vet” to encourage both voting and taking time to acknowledge and thank our veterans.
Wyman, the state’s chief elections officer, and WDVA Director Lourdes “Alfie” Alvarado-… read more
Walla Walla Construction Update – September 3, 2015
Published: 09/04/2015
Much of the site work continues to focus on the removal of dirt and other items currently in the path of the construction project, and the delivery of construction utilities that will allows the crews to accomplish their work.
During the first few weeks of September, the following work will take place:
Water main installation.
Laying electrical lines… read more
Nominations Open for the Washington State Outstanding Awards for Service to Veterans
Published: 08/31/2015
The Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the 2016 Washington State Outstanding Awards for Service to Veterans.
These awards are open to all who serve veterans in Washington State and nominations may be submitted by any person, organization or institution.
Nominations are due by September 16, 2016 and the Winners will be Honored in the 50th… read more
Smoke Alarm Sounds at WA Soldiers Home - No Resident Injuries
Published: 08/13/2015
CITY — Orting
A fire alarm sounded around 2:10 pm in the Nursing Care Building at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.
All 93 residents from the Nursing Care Building were evacuated without incident.
Orting Valley Fire & Rescue responded with several other local departments. The all-clear was given by Orting Valley Fire & Rescue and all residents were returned… read more
Spirit of '45 - 70th Anniversary of End of World War II
Published: 08/07/2015
For Immediate Release
Date: August 7, 2015
Contact: Heidi Audette
Phone: 360-725-2154
Olympia —Friday, August 14, is the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs will commemorate this historic event with a gathering at the… read more
Walla Walla Veterans Home receives Final Grant Approval
Published: 07/23/2015
For Immediate Release
Date: July 23, 2015
Contact: Heidi Audette
Phone: 360-725-2154
OLYMPIA — Washington’s veterans received formal notification that the federal grant for the Walla Walla Veterans Home has been awarded to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). This was the final step in the State… read more