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InRoads Credit Union Brings Financial Education Classes to People Navigating the Court System
InRoads Credit Union works with local treatment courts to present monthly financial education classes to individuals working to make life changes and escape the cycle of addiction, co-occurring disorders, criminal behavior, and court involvement.
OCCU Expands 32-Hour Workweek After Seeing Gains in Employee Stability, Member Service
By the end of 2027, OCCU plans to transition most of its nearly 700 employees to a four-day, 32-hour workweek while maintaining full wages and benefits.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Commitment to Community Earns Top Corporate Giving Recognition
Unitus Community Credit Union has ranked No. 2 in the Portland Business Journal’s Large Category for corporate giving, based on $505,317 in charitable contributions across Oregon and Southwest Washington in 2025.
Numerica Credit Union and SELCO Community Credit Union Announce Plans to Merge
Driven by the opportunity to do even more for their members, Numerica Credit Union and SELCO Community Credit Union have announced plans to merge as equals, uniting two credit unions rated among the strongest in the Pacific Northwest by regulatory examiners.
Your Invitation to Connect: Credit Union Community Events in November Across the Region
Credit union communities gatherings offer a chance to meet like‑minded peers, share ideas, and strengthen the relationships that fuel the Credit Union Movement.
Wrapped in Kindness: InRoads Credit Union Staff Gives Back
InRoads Credit Union partnered with Advocate Access NW Inc. and created 41 handmade no-sew fleece blanket kits during its all-staff training day.
A Day Off Becomes a Day of Giving at Fibre Federal Credit Union & TLC
While employees at other financial institutions took the day off, Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC employees used the Oct. 12 federal holiday to assemble 360 care packages for foster kids throughout the credit union’s service area in Southwest Washington and the Oregon Coast.
Crook County School District Launches Student Finance & Investing Club With Support from Mid Oregon Credit Union
A new Student Personal Finance & Investing Club, made possible through a grant and community partnership with Mid Oregon Credit Union, has been launched in Oregon’s Crook County School District.
InRoads Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Local Schools, Striving to Reach $1 Million
The InRoads Credit Union program, which is among the biggest fundraisers for schools in the Oregon region InRoads serves, empowers members to help raise funds for Columbia County high schools using special Team Up for Schools debit cards.
Seven GoWest Region Credit Union Leaders Earn CUDE Designation in October
The National Credit Union Foundation has named 53 leaders from across the United States as the newest Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) of 2026.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Receives Oregon Top Workplaces Award for 2026
For the fifth consecutive year, Mid Oregon Credit Union has earned the honor of a 2026 Top Workplaces Regional Award by The Oregonian.
Credit Union Stories Spark Conversation with Lawmakers at Southwest Washington Chapter of Credit Unions’ Legislative Dinner
The Chapter welcomed 76 attendees, including representatives from GoWest, 12 credit unions throughout Clark and Cowlitz Counties, and six Washington State Legislators from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 49th districts.
Oregon Credit Unions Join Forces to Expand Lifesaving Support for Children at Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
Central Willamette Credit Union, OCCU, and Peak Credit Union came together at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Ore., to celebrate a combined $98,637.65 donation to Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) that was raised at the 2025 CU4Kids auction at MAXX.
Credit Unions Across the West Put the Cooperative Spirit Into Action on ICU Day
From volunteering in local communities to supporting people impacted by disasters and sharing the credit union mission through local media, credit unions across the GoWest region marked International Credit Union Day on Oct. 15 by putting the Credit Union Difference into action.
Councils Are Back for Round 3: Fresh Insight, Practical Takeaways, and Peer Connections
GoWest Councils are gearing up for a strong lineup for the final sessions of 2026. These sessions are designed to tackle timely challenges and deliver real-world strategies you can take back to your credit union.
iQ Credit Union Named an Oregon Top Workplace for the 11th Consecutive Year
iQ Credit Union also earned six Culture Excellence and Industry Awards, including recognition for work-life flexibility, employee appreciation, compensation and benefits, professional development, employee well-being, and excellence within the financial services industry.
GoWest Honors Advocacy Leaders With 2026 Top of the Hill Awards
The Top of the Hill award is presented to two credit unions in each GoWest state and celebrates credit unions that demonstrate exceptional growth and leadership in advocacy, grassroots engagement, and public policy influence that protects and advances the Credit Union Movement.
Rivermark Community Credit Union Expands Financial Inclusion With Juntos Avanzamos Designation
Rivermark Community Credit Union recently earned the Juntos Avanzamos designation, a national certification that recognizes credit unions committed to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant communities.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Honored with 2026 Top Workplace Award
For more than 70 years, First Tech has cultivated an environment grounded in empathy and understanding where everyone can thrive.
Cascadia Chapter Advocacy Happy Hour Sparks Conversation and Connection
The evening reinforced an important message: advocacy starts with people, their experiences, and their willingness to share why credit unions matter in their communities.
Help Shape What’s Next: 2027 Committee Nominations Extended to Oct. 23
GoWest is now accepting nominations for its 2027 committees, advisory groups and working groups, with opportunities spanning advocacy, regulation, innovation, communications, recognition, fraud prevention and more.