Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 2, 2026 - 01:04 GMT

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Receives Grant to Support Transitional Housing Program Veterans in Port Orchard

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) announced that their Transitional Housing Program (THP) at Building 10 in Port Orchard has been awarded a grant totaling $10,000 from the Gig Harbor Elks Lodge #2560. The funding …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 00:20 GMT

September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: You Matter — Connection Can Save Lives

September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: You Matter — Connection Can Save Lives September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, strengthen community connections, and remind Service Members, Veterans, and …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 00:20 GMT

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: You Matter

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM) — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) that they matter and are never alone. This year, WDVA’s Suicide Prevention Team is …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 00:20 GMT

The #YouMatter Campaign — A Washington Message of Hope, Connection, and Action Toward Suicide Prevention

The #YouMatter Campaign — A Washington Message of Hope, Connection, and Action Toward Suicide Prevention Washington’s #YouMatter campaign carries a message that is both simple and deeply powerful: your life has value, you are not alone, and There Is Hope. …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 06:03 GMT

Standing Together: Honoring Veterans on International Overdose Awareness Day

Standing Together: Honoring Veterans on International Overdose Awareness Day On August 31, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs joins the global community in observing International Overdose Awareness Day—a day to remember those we’ve lost to …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 03:56 GMT

Resources Available for Eastern Washington Veterans Impacted by the August 2026 Wildfires

The devastating wildfires impacting Spokane County have displaced families, damaged homes, and disrupted lives across our community. As emergency response efforts continue, veterans and their families should know that dedicated support and resources are …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 16:49 GMT

PROCLAMATION: Purple Heart Day

WHEREAS, our nation and its principles have been defended throughout history by brave and patriotic people who willingly sacrificed their own well-being for the cause of freedom and democracy; and WHEREAS, our veterans have earned profound and eternal …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 23:22 GMT

Vet Corps program relaunches with site locations across Washington

Vet Corps program relaunches with site locations across Washington A program aimed at empowering and supporting people who served in the military will soon return. The Vet Corps program partners with colleges, universities, and Veteran service sites to …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 03:24 GMT

Resources Available for Spokane County Veterans Impacted by the August 2026 Wildfires

The devastating wildfires impacting Spokane County have displaced families, damaged homes, and disrupted lives across our community. As emergency response efforts continue, veterans and their families should know that dedicated support and resources are …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Pierce County leads state in 988 program supporting Veterans

Pierce County is partnering with the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to outfit every county fleet vehicle with a 988 emblem. The emblems are displayed on the bottom of license plates to raise awareness about the state’s 988 Suicide and …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 11:31 GMT

Retired Army Command Sergeant Major John Wayne Troxell to speak in Wenatchee at 9th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference

Retired Army Command Sergeant Major John Wayne Troxell to speak in Wenatchee at 9th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference Former key military advisor will give keynote presentation at Veterans-focused conference July 23, 2026 - The Washington …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 11:31 GMT

YesVets event celebrates employers, military and veterans

YesVets event celebrates employers, military and veterans Washington celebrated National Hire-a-Vet Day with a successful job and resource fair at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on July 15. The National Hire-a-Vet Day Job & Resource Fair, hosted …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 02:24 GMT

Recruitment Open: Apply for a Position on the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, please complete the online application linked below. You may attach your resume and any additional materials you would like considered at the bottom of the application before submitting. Please do …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 05:09 GMT

Veterans invited to National Hire-a-Vet Day YesVets event in Tacoma on July 15

Veterans invited to National Hire-a-Vet Day YesVets event in Tacoma on July 15 OLYMPIA - The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 80 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair in Tacoma on July 15 …

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Published on June 2, 2026 - 03:57 GMT

Celebrating June as PRIDE month: Connecting to WDVA LGBTQ+ Resources

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Pride Month serves as both a …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 07:26 GMT

FLAG LOWERING: Lowering of the Washington State and United States Flags (Longview Tragedy)

Flag Lowering - May 31, 2026 (Longview Tragedy) I am deeply saddened by the recent industrial tragedy that occurred in Longview, Washington, at the Nippon Dynawave facility. This mass casualty event has devastated Washington state. We grieve with the …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 07:26 GMT

Flag Lowering - May 30, 2026 (Former Senator and Representative Sam Hunt)

Governor Ferguson is deeply saddened by the death of former Senator and Representative Samuel “Sam” Hunt, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, May 30, …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 07:26 GMT

A Proclamation of the Pierce County Council and Executive Designating June 2026 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month"

A Proclamation of the Pierce County Council and Executive Designating June 2026 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month ” in Pierce County, Washington. Whereas, gun violence is a public health crisis that touches every community in America, claiming more than 100 …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 07:26 GMT

WDVA Announces 2026 Women Veterans Celebration Luncheon: “A Salute to Sisterhood”

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Women Veterans Advisory Committee (WVAC) proudly announce the 2026 Women Veterans Celebration Luncheon, an annual gathering dedicated to honoring the service, strength, and contributions of …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 21:32 GMT

Flag Lowering - May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)

Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 25, 2026, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of those who lost their …

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