DVA News
Call for Testimonials: Women Veterans Recognition Day
Published: 06/12/2025
Dear Washington Women Veterans,
As June 12 approaches, we invite you to participate in a special initiative to recognize and honor women veterans in celebration of Women Veterans Recognition Day. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act… read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Published: 06/01/2025
Flag Lowering - June 1, 2025 (Former Speaker Frank Chopp)
Published: 05/30/2025
Flag Lowering - June 1, 2025 (Former Speaker Frank Chopp)
Governor Ferguson is deeply saddened by the death of former Speaker of the House and State Representative Frank Chopp, and hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in… read more
Memorial Day Proclamation
Published: 05/26/2025
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 our… read more
2025 Memorial Day Proclamation & Memorial Day Veteran Events & Observances to Share
Published: 05/26/2025
Memorial Day Events and Observances
Flag Lowering - May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)
Published: 05/23/2025
Flag Lowering - May 26, 2025 (#MemorialDay)
Governor Bob Ferguson hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day.… read more
May 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery
Published: 05/23/2025
May 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery
Dear Community Members:
The final step in the 2025 Legislative… read more
2nd Annual Retsil Free Family Fun Fest
Published: 05/19/2025
Join us for the 2nd Annual Retsil Free Family Fun Fest
Celebrating Veterans, First Responders, Veteran Service Organizations, Partners, and our Community
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
… read more
Flag Lowering - May 15, 2025 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)
Published: 05/15/2025
Flag Lowering - May 15, 2025 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)
Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.
WDVA Receives ADA Transportation Van from Kitsap Transit VanLink Program
Published: 05/14/2025
The… read more