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
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