DVA News
Spirit of '45 - 70th Anniversary of End of World War II
Published: 08/07/2015
For Immediate Release
Date: August 7, 2015
Contact: Heidi Audette
Phone: 360-725-2154
Olympia —Friday, August 14, is the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs will commemorate this historic event with a gathering at the… read more
Walla Walla Veterans Home receives Final Grant Approval
Published: 07/23/2015
For Immediate Release
Date: July 23, 2015
Contact: Heidi Audette
Phone: 360-725-2154
OLYMPIA — Washington’s veterans received formal notification that the federal grant for the Walla Walla Veterans Home has been awarded to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). This was the final step in the State… read more
Last member of Washington State WWII Memorial Committee passes
Published: 07/13/2015
Olympia: The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) mourns the passing of WWII veteran Doris Ruth Gross.
“We were truly blessed to have Doris be a part of the WDVA volunteer family for so many years,” said Alfie Alvarado-Ramos, director of the WDVA. “Doris served our country during World War II, followed by many years of serving the veterans of Washington State… read more
Join Us August 14 at 10 am for Spirit of '45 - 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II
Published: 07/10/2015
printable flyer (pdf)
July 16 Colville VAAC Townhall
Published: 07/08/2015
Flyer (pdf)
2015 Vet Corps Awards
Published: 06/30/2015
From over 45 nominations submited by veterans served, fellow Vet Corps members, supervisors, and college presidents faculty and staff 13 Vet Corps members and 1 regional coordinator where recognized for thier hard work and dedication to the veterans of Washington State. June 30th marked the end of the 2014-15 Vet Corps service year seeing over 9,000 individual veterans… read more
New Laws Effective July 24
Published: 06/23/2015
Most laws that were passed during the 2015 Legislative Session are effective as of July 24, 2015.
View a full list of laws impacting veterans, military personnel and their families.
On the WDVA web site, you'll notice several changes as a result of these laws:
Walla Walla Veterans Home Groundbreaking
Published: 06/11/2015
For Immediate Release
Date: June 11, 2015
Contact: Heidi Audette
Phone: 360-725-2154
Walla Walla County: The public is invited to attend the Groundbreaking ceremony for the Walla Walla Veterans Home on July 1, 2015 at 10:30 am.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will be joined by local,… read more
Walla Walla VA Project Clears Final Hurdle, Groundbreaking Set for July 1
Published: 05/18/2015
VETERANS: Walla Walla VA Project Clears Final Hurdle, Groundbreaking Set for July 1
May 15 2015
Land transfer to federal government completed this week, marking final step in approval process
80-bed facility will serve veterans from 10 counties near Walla Walla
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) is pleased to announce that after more than a… read more
Memorial Day Proclamation 2015 for Washington State
Published: 05/06/2015