DVA News
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
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
SAVE THE DATE! The Serving Those Who Served Conference returns to the Wenatchee Convention Center on August 19–20.
Published: 02/03/2026
WDVA’s 2025 Year in Review
Published: 01/30/2026
WDVA’s 2025 Year in Review
Message from Director David Puente Jr.
As we progress into our mission of Serving Those Who Served in 2026, I’m proud to share the 2025 Year in Review Accomplishments. While… read more