DVA News
Veterans win big in COVID-19 vaccination lottery
Published: 10/11/2021
Getting their vaccinations at VA helped 11 Veterans in Washington state become winners in the state’s “A Heroes Thanks” [sic] COVID-19 vaccination lottery.
One Veteran was the winner of a $100,000 cash prize. Others won $250 or $100 gift cards in the three lotteries which were held in July and August.
Why the special lottery?
Washington held a state-… read more
UPDATE: WDVA King County Veterans Office located in Belltown Center at 2106 2nd Ave, Seattle, is open for Appointments Only
Published: 10/05/2021
As of October 5, 2021, your Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs King County site is now open for limited walk-ins and appointments; our hours are Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00. Most appointments will still be done by phone, email and Skype.
WDVA King County Veterans Programs
Belltown Center
2106 2nd Ave
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WA Cares Fund - Learn More - Exemption Process
Published: 10/04/2021
Statement on delaying WA Cares Fund premium assessment - December 2021
Washington… read more
September is Suicide Prevention Month - A Message from Counseling & Wellness
Published: 09/30/2021
While National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, every month is suicide prevention month at the WDVA. Suicide prevention is one of WDVA’s Counseling and Wellness Programs core initiatives. We are leading in suicide prevention through strategic collaboration with… read more
Announcing Operation Present Arms - A Way for Everyone to Serve Those Who Served and Their Community by Getting Vaccinated
Published: 09/22/2021
There's Still Time! WDVA Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards Nominations Open
Published: 09/22/2021
Help Nominate Deserving Individuals and Teams for this year's Washington State Outstanding Award For Service to Veterans
This is an award open to all who serve veterans in Washington State. Nominations may be submitted by any person, organization, or institution.
Nominate Here:
We're Hiring! - WDVA Recruitment Video & Hiring Information - Make an Impact "Serving Those Who Served"
Published: 09/18/2021
Please check out (and share) our newest WDVA Recruiting Video with anyone who is interested in making a difference "Serving Those Who Served!"
… read morePROCLAMATION: POW/MIA Recognition Day
Published: 09/17/2021
WHEREAS, more than 217,000 Americans have been confined by enemies of the United States during the last one hundred years, with many enduring brutal and inhumane treatment by their captors in violation of international law; and
WHEREAS, nearly 1,600 Americans are still missing from the Vietnam War, as well as 7,500 unaccounted for from the Korean War, 126 from the Cold War, and… read more
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
Published: 09/15/2021
Hello all,
On behalf of your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, we would like to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and this year’s hopeful theme.
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we… read more
A Call For Training Proposals | Veterans Training Support System
Published: 09/15/2021
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Greetings! Do you have a training(s) that you think would advance the understanding of veterans and their families? Are you a clinician that has curriculum that you feel… read more
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