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Council hears update on regional effort for Pacific Northwest veterans cemetery selection
Summary
Councilmember Mae Hayes reported an Olympia update on the planned veterans cemetery in the Tri-Cities area, saying state engagement has increased and two candidate locations — Richland and West Richland — remain under consideration.
Councilmember Mae Hayes told the West Richland City Council on June 3 that state officials have increased engagement on the proposed regional veterans cemetery and that the selection process is down to two candidate locations: Richland and West Richland.
Hayes said Olympia has attended recent local events to build community awareness and support and noted several upcoming public activities tied to the project, including an event at USS Triton Sail Park where organizers will provide tours and outreach about the cemetery. She also highlighted a state veterans license plate program that directs $28 of proceeds toward the cemetery effort.
Hayes emphasized that a final site selection had not yet been made and framed the communications as ongoing regional outreach rather than a decision by the council. She shared printed updates with the council and encouraged community support for the regional effort.
