DVA News
WDVA Commends City of Liberty Lake for Partnering in Suicide Prevention Efforts
Published: 04/10/2025
SPOKANE, Wash. – Recently, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Suicide Prevention Team awarded a… read more
2025 April Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs
Published: 04/10/2025
Check out the latest edition of the WDVA Veteran Voices Newsletter - April 2025
April 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery
Published: 04/09/2025
April 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery
As we move through the 2025 Legislative Session we are pleased to report that the $500,000 identified in the Governor’s proposed Capital Budget for the pre-… read more
WDVA Transitional Housing Program (THP) Achieves Remarkable Success in Veterans Housing and Support Programs
Published: 04/08/2025
WDVA Transitional Housing Program (THP) Achieves Remarkable Success in Veterans Housing and Support Programs
Definition of Veteran Legislation Expands Washington State Department of Licensing Benefits
Published: 03/31/2025
Governor Ferguson Visits Spokane Veterans Home Highlighting Future Replacement Plans
Published: 03/29/2025
On March 29th, Governor Bob Ferguson made his first visit to the Spokane Veterans Home, where he gained a firsthand look at the exceptional care provided to resident veterans and learned more about the ongoing Spokane Veterans Home Replacement Project. His visit comes at a critical time as the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) works to secure funding for a new state-of-the… read more
PRESS RELEASE – Washington Veterans Affairs Hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony
Published: 03/25/2025
PROCLAMATION - Brain Injury Awareness Month
Published: 03/06/2025
WHEREAS, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) acknowledges the urgent need to raise awareness about brain injury prevention, treatment and long-term support for veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, brain injuries are a major public health concern, affecting millions of Americans, including many veterans, who are at heightened risk due to the nature… read more
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Published: 03/04/2025
Women's History Month - Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
Published: 03/03/2025
As we step into March as Women’s History Month, we are excited to recognize and celebrate women and women Veterans' incredible contributions. This year’s theme is Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
A Brief History of Women in the Military