DVA News
Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) Hosts Free Family Fun Fest on July 11, 2026
Published: 03/30/2026
Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) Hosts 3rd Annual Free Family Fun Fest on July 11, 2026
Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) in Port Orchard is hosting Free Family Fun Fest for its 3rd year, and you're invited!
Join us on July 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.… read more
Community Invited to Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery Project Town Hall
Published: 03/25/2026
Community Invited to Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery Project Town Hall
Olympia, WA – Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Tri-Cities Cemetery Project Community Town Hall on March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Richland Readiness Center, 2655 1st Street, Richland, WA. Community members, Veterans, families, and local leaders are encouraged to… read more
NEWS RELEASE - YesVets hiring program to celebrate 10-year anniversary milestone
Published: 03/20/2026
King County - Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum - March 18, 2026
Published: 03/18/2026
King County - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 and a Veterans Town Hall from 10:00 to 12:30 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the American Legion Post 127, located at 21920 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072. If joining virtually, please… read more
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation- March 30th
Published: 03/13/2026
NEWS RELEASE - WDVA announces preferred site for Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery.
Published: 03/11/2026
WDVA announces preferred site for Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery.
Today, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) announced the preferred site for its State Veterans Cemetery, Tri-Cities project. The agency selected a parcel… read more
WDVA recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month with tools of support
Published: 03/02/2026
WDVA recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month with tools of support
WDVA Theme: Building Bridges—Veterans, Families, and Community Partners
Olympia, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is sharing resources and training opportunities to support March as… read more
PROCLAMATION - 2026 Brain Injury Awareness Month
Published: 03/01/2026
PROCLAMATION - 2026 Brain Injury Awareness Month
WHEREAS, brain injuries are a major public health concern that affects millions of Americans, including many veterans who are at heightened risk due to the nature of their military service; and
WHEREAS, brain injuries, whether mild or severe, can significantly alter a person's life, impacting their… read more
WDVA's Military Spouse Liaison Olivia Burley receives the 2025 Military Community Ambassador of the Year:
Published: 02/20/2026
SHRM Foundation Announces Olivia Burley as The 2025 Military… read more
Build Experience and Serve Veterans with WDVA Work-Study
Published: 02/06/2026