Wauna Credit Union Invests in Scappoose With New Branch

Posted by member on August 19, 2026

Wauna Credit Union, which has been serving Northwest Oregon since 1967, is building a new full-service branch, in Scappoose, Ore. The new branch facility marks a significant investment in the community and reflects the credit union’s continued mission to expand access to affordable financial services throughout Columbia County.

A ceremonial groundbreaking event, held on July 22, brought together Wauna Credit Union leadership, local officials, South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce representatives, and local business leaders to celebrate the milestone.

“Our cooperative exists to serve our members and to help them build their financial well-being,” said Robert Blumberg, CEO and President of Wauna Credit Union, “I’m excited to get this project underway. Building here in Scappoose will help us to become the financial institution that our members choose first, use the most, and grow with throughout their lives.”

The new Scappoose branch is expected to open in 2027 and will replace Wauna’s existing branch in Scappoose. The new branch will offer a full range of services, including:

Personal and business checking and savings accounts
Auto, home, personal, and business lending
Free financial education workshops for members and the public
Video teller machines and drive-through banking

“We believe that when people have the tools to succeed, our communities become stronger. That’s why we’re building here in Scappoose,” said Willow Oelke, AVP of Community Engagement, “and that’s what the credit union difference looks like. We’re grateful to be part of this community, and we look forward to serving our neighbors for many years to come.”

This relocation is part of Wauna Credit Union’s focus on serving members across Oregon communities increasingly underserved by large financial corporations, following a branch relocation in Astoria in 2022 and a new location in Forest Grove in 2019.