DVA News
Register for a Resource Table and this Year's Serving Those Who Served Conference
Published: 05/31/2024
7th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference
August 28 & 29, 2024 | Spokane, WA
REGISTER HERE or scan the QR code below For Attendees
Dedicated to forging stronger bonds and enhancing collaboration among those… read more
Message from the Director - June Veteran Voices
Published: 05/31/2024
Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) Hosts Free Family Fun Fest
Published: 05/23/2024
Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) Hosts Free Family Fun Fest
Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) is hosting a Free Family Fun Fest on June 22nd and YOU'RE invited!
Bring the whole family for a day of fun activities, hotdogs… read more
PRESS RELEASE - Public invited to Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery
Published: 05/21/2024
Spokane Veterans Home Honors Vietnam Veterans during a Vietnam War Commemoration
Published: 05/17/2024
SPOKANE, WA - The Spokane Veterans Home proudly hosted a Vietnam War Commemoration bringing together various organizations to pay tribute to the brave men and women who served during the Vietnam War. The event, held on May 15, was a heartfelt recognition of the 73 Vietnam Veterans who currently reside at the Spokane Veterans Home, in addition to several Vietnam Veterans living in… read more
NEWS RELEASE - WDVA Invites Public to Learn about a Future State Veterans Cemetery in Tri-Cities Area
Published: 05/14/2024
PRESS RELEASE
WDVA Invites Public to Learn about a Future State Veterans Cemetery in Tri-Cities Area… read more
Military Spouse Liaison Empowers Transitioning Military Spouses at JBLM tap Too Event
Published: 05/03/2024
Our Military Spouse Liaison, Olivia Burley, took center stage as a featured speaker at the JBLM tap Too Military spouse event. The event, held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), aimed to provide valuable resources and support to military spouses navigating the transition to civilian life. Burley's presentation introduced the new WDVA Workshop: Navigating the Transition to Civilian Life as a… read more
Message from the Director - May Veteran Voices
Published: 05/03/2024
PRESS RELEASE - State Veterans Services Officer Joins Kittitas County
Published: 04/30/2024
Press Release
Public Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
State Veterans Services Officer Joins Kittitas County
Kittitas County, WA - 04/30/2024 - The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is adding a State Veterans Service Officer in Kittitas County. The new State VSO joins the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD… read more
Love Finds a Home at Washington Veterans Home
Published: 04/26/2024
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Sidney Cartwright, a resident at Washington Veterans Home, has found love again after 22 years of being a widow. Since moving into the home in November 2022, Sidney has become an active participant in resident activities and the resident front desk program. Her vibrant personality and involvement caught the eye of fellow resident Junior Feathers, leading… read more