DVA News
FEEDBACK REQUESTED: Global War on Terror Memorial on Capitol Campus
Published: 08/31/2020
FEEDBACK REQUESTED: Global War on Terror Memorial on Capitol Campus
Washington Department of Enterprise Services committed to creating a survey to collect feedback from Washington state stakeholders to provide their feedback on what a Global War on… read more
WDVA Counseling & Wellness Programs Awarded Two New Funding Grants by King County
Published: 08/26/2020
We are pleased to announce that Your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has been selected as one of the awardees for two different funding grants that will increase our abilities and capabilities of Serving Those Who Served.
The two funding grants will cover PTSD and End of Life Counseling and Military Family Counseling, with funding through… read more
Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards - Nominations Being Accepted Now!
Published: 08/18/2020
Purple Heart Proclamation
Published: 08/04/2020
WHEREAS, our nation and its principles have been defended… read more
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs News Release
Published: 07/11/2020
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs News Release
Port Orchard: We received confirmation that one of our employees at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard and one of our employees at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting were diagnosed with COVID-19, the employees are now self-isolated at home.
We realize this news is concerning and we want to reassure… read more
Update on WDVA Budget Reduction
Published: 06/09/2020
Dear Veterans Community,
For the past several months, we have shared information on how COVID-19 has been affecting our State Veterans Homes and operations in our WDVA Service Centers and Offices. Our Homes have been working around the clock to keep our Veterans, Family Members, and Staff safe from this horrible virus, and they’ve done an outstanding job.
… read moreSpokane Strong - These Are Our Heroes
Published: 06/09/2020
Our residents and staff from the Orting, Port Orchard and Walla Walla Veterans Homes helped put together a message to the residents ans staff at the Spokane Veterans Home letting them know that things will get better!
NEWS RELEASE - Spokane Veterans Home Welcoms Back Residents from Mann-Grandstaff VAMC
Published: 05/28/2020
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs News Release
May 27, 2020
Spokane – This week the Spokane Veterans Home will welcome a number of residents back from the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Several residents will return each day and transition from the COVID-19 Unit at the VA Medical Center to the Spokane Veterans Home COVID-19 Recovery Wing.
The Spokane… read more
WDVA Memorial Day Tributes
Published: 05/25/2020
Although we are unable to hold traditional Memorial Day observances, we do have several virtual options to pay tribute to our Fallen Heroes:
WDVA Memorial Day Tribute: https://youtu.be/UPLaDDFEjO8
State Veterans Cemetery Video: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WAVeteransCemetery/… read more
COVID-19 Safety Measures - WDVA Veterans Services Offices - UPDATE ON AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES
Published: 05/21/2020
All Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Services and Counseling & Wellness Programs have transitioned to phone or video appointments with Veterans and their Families.
Olympia Central Office: Olympia Central Office is online, phone and email appointments only. Accepting Fax, Mail & Emails...1-800-562-2308 or benefits@dva.wa.gov… read more