DVA News

Olympia, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) invites Veterans, families, service members, community partners, and members of the public to register for the upcoming VA Community Mental Health Summit, an annual gathering dedicated to collaboration, learning,… read more

Flag Lowering - September 11, 2026 (Patriot Day)

I hereby… read more

Flag Lowering - September 11, 2026 (Patriot Day)

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Spokane County – The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment on September 10 at 1:00pm.   

WDVA works closely with Veterans service groups, funeral industry partners, public administrators and other concerned citizens to ensure the dignified burial of unclaimed veterans.  Collectively we work to locate,… read more

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Receives National 2026 Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award for Foster Dog Program 

Foster Dog Program at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard honored for innovative Resident-led partnership with Kitsap Humane Society 

The Washington… read more

Building Connection, Community, and Hope: WDVA’s SSG Fox Suicide Intervention Program

WDVA’s Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG FOX SPGP) offers connection to rural Veterans and their family members with holistic case management, direct VA interaction, and impactful resource referral… read more

Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards - Now Accepting Nominations

OLYMPIA, WA - You know who they are volunteers, service officers, community members, Tribal Veterans programs and advocates, National Guard members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call of duty making sure veterans and their family members are cared for.… read more

September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: You Matter — Connection Can Save Lives

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, strengthen community connections, and remind Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) that #YouMatter, their lives matter, and they do not have to face… read more

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: You Matter 

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM), a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) that they matter and are never alone.

This year, WDVA’s Suicide Prevention Team is highlighting this year theme, You Matter,… read more