DVA News
WDVA Announces 2026 Women Veterans Celebration Luncheon: “A Salute to Sisterhood”
Published: 06/27/2026
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Women Veterans Advisory Committee (WVAC) proudly announce the 2026 Women Veterans Celebration Luncheon, an annual gathering dedicated to honoring the service, strength, and contributions of Washington’s Women Veterans.
This year’s theme, “A Salute to Sisterhood,” celebrates the unity, resilience, and shared experiences… read more
Celebrating June as PRIDE month: Connecting to WDVA LGBTQ+ Resources
Published: 06/25/2026
June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Pride Month serves as both a celebration of identity and community, and a reminder of the ongoing work to advance equality, dignity, and inclusion for all.… read more
PROCLAMATION - 2026 Women Veterans Day
Published: 06/12/2026
WHEREAS, throughout the history of Washington state and the United States, women have dedicated themselves to securing and preserving the freedoms and liberties cherished by all Americans and our allies; and
WHEREAS, women serve in the United States Uniformed Services with exceptional valor, resilience and integrity during both conflict and peace, safeguarding the security… read more
Register now for the 2026 Serving Those Who Served Conference in Wenatchee
Published: 06/05/2026
A Proclamation of the Pierce County Council and Executive Designating June 2026 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month"
Published: 06/01/2026
A Proclamation of the Pierce County Council and Executive Designating
June 2026 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month ” in Pierce County, Washington.
Whereas, gun violence is a public health crisis that touches every community in America, claiming more than 100
lives every day and leaving families, friends, and neighborhoods to grieve losses that ripple across… read more
Flag Lowering - May 30, 2026 (Former Senator and Representative Sam Hunt)
Published: 05/30/2026
Governor Ferguson is deeply saddened by the death of former Senator and Representative Samuel “Sam” Hunt, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
FLAG LOWERING: Lowering of the Washington State and United States Flags (Longview Tragedy)
Published: 05/29/2026
Flag Lowering - May 31, 2026 (Longview Tragedy)
I am deeply saddened by the recent industrial tragedy that occurred in Longview, Washington, at the Nippon Dynawave facility. This mass casualty event has devastated Washington state. We grieve with the Longview community and… read more
Flag Lowering - May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
Published: 05/25/2026
Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 25, 2026, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of those who lost their lives while serving in the country’s armed forces.
Memorial Day Events & Observances
Published: 05/25/2026
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
Proclamation - Memorial Day
Published: 05/25/2026
WHEREAS, the sacrifices of those who came before us have shaped our political system, laid the foundation for groundbreaking advancements in science, technology and medicine, created enduring traditions that enrich our culture, and secured the freedoms we hold dear through their service in times of war; and
WHEREAS, the courageous service members who fought and died for… read more