DVA News

Memorial Day

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.  In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.  A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.… read more

Governor Ferguson directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 4, 2026, in honor of the National Firefighters Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and a Veterans Resource Fair & Community Conversation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Health Motivate Care Center, located at 805 SE Clearwater Dr. in Pullman, WA. If interested in joining virtually, please contact RSVP to … read more

YesVets Marks 10 Years of Connecting Veterans with Washington Employers

• Photos: 2026.03.20 YesVets 10-Year Celebration | Flickr
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Public Invited to Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery

Medical Lake — The State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake will hold an annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25.  The ceremony will begin at 11am.  On-site parking is limited with overflow parking on Ritchey Road, carpooling is encouraged. Pets and the… read more

As events unfold around the world, people across Washington hold a wide range of views and feelings. And those perspectives matter.

At the same time, it’s important to remember the people who serve in our military – and the families who stand beside… read more