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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

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

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.

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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.

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The… read more

NEWS RELEASE - Governor Ferguson Confirms Commitment to Preventing Suicide Among Washington’s Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families through Governor’s Challenge  | WDVA

WHEREAS, suicide is a national public health challenge with… read more

NEWS RELEASE - Governor Ferguson Confirms Commitment to Preventing Suicide Among Washington’s Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families through Governor’s Challenge 

May 12, 2025 - OLYMPIA - Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed a… read more

Click here for the 2025 May Veteran Voices Newsletter

Flag Directive - May 8, 2025 (Former Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens)

I am deeply saddened by the death of former Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens, and hereby… read more

Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

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