SPOKANE, Wash. – There is a significant push underway to replace the Spokane Veterans Home to better serve those in need of nursing care. However, funding remains a substantial obstacle.

A hearing took place at the Joint Committee on Veteran and Military Affairs in Olympia, where David Puente, Director of Veteran Affairs for Washington State, discussed the project.

Puente explained that funding for a land purchase has been approved by lawmakers, and he hopes the landowner agreement will be signed by Monday.

The new facility is set to cover 42 acres and will be close to the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Puente highlighted that the VA is expected to cover 65% of the $162 million cost, leaving the state to secure the remaining 35%.

The current veterans home faces several issues, incl

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