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.

Fibre Federal and Red Canoe Credit Unions Team Up for Doernbecher Days

Fibre Federal Credit Union and Red Canoe Credit Union are joining forces this October for Doernbecher Days, a monthlong fundraiser […]

Six Credit Unions in the GoWest Region Receive National Credit Union Foundation At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grants

The National Credit Union Foundation announced 24 credit unions, including six in the GoWest region, were selected to receive funding through its At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant.

Your Invitation to Connect: Credit Union Community Events in October 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.

Giving Students a Strong Start: OnPoint Community Credit Union’s School Supply Drive Delivers Local Impact

The credit union ended the month with a final donation of of $28,437 to Schoolhouse Supplies, a local nonprofit that provides free school supplies to under-resourced students and classrooms across the Portland area.

GoWest Member Credit Unions Shine as Luminaries Awards Finalists

Fourteen GoWest member credit unions have been named finalists for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards, earning recognition for programs and leaders making extraordinary contributions to the Credit Union Movement.

Oregon State Credit Union Opens New Branch, Builds Community Connections

Oregon State Credit Union celebrated the opening of its new Cedar Mill branch, marking a new chapter in the credit union’s investment in the greater Portland community.

Horizon Credit Union Volunteers Log a Powerful Day of Service Across the Northwest

Horizon Credit Union hosted its ninth annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, closing branches at noon so employees, leaders and board members could volunteer with 22 nonprofits across four states.

GoWest Leaders Among Nation’s Newest Credit Union Development Educators

The National Credit Union Foundation has named 54 leaders from across the United States as the next Credit Union Development Educators of 2026.

OCCU Honors 70 Years of Service Through Community-Wide Giving Effort

OCCU is celebrating its 70th anniversary through 70 Days of Giving, a branch-led effort that turns a milestone birthday into a community-wide act of gratitude.

Fibre Federal Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation with Proclamation Ceremony

Fibre Federal Credit Union’s Juntos Avanzamos proclamation ceremony brought together employees, community partners, and guests to recognize this important milestone and the work that led to the designation.

InRoads Urges Members to “Stand Ready” During National Preparedness Month

InRoads Credit Union has shared tips to help “Americans Stand Ready” with proactive steps local households can take before a disaster strikes.

Red Canoe Credit Union “Filled the Canoe” With $130,000 for Local Schools

The 2026 campaign produced the strongest results in the program’s history. Through Red Canoe’s generous matching commitment, a total of over $130,000 was donated in cash and supplies to schools in four counties throughout the Northwest.

Bring Your Expertise to a GoWest Committee in 2027

GoWest is now accepting nominations for its 2027 committees, advisory groups and working groups, inviting credit union leaders and professionals from across the region to get involved, collaborate with peers and help shape the future of the Movement.

NW Priority Credit Union Names Christine Torland as Chief Executive Officer

NW Priority Credit Union has named Christine Torland as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026, having served as interim CEO since December 2025, following the departure of former CEO Julie Guerin.

Support That Changes Lives: GoWest Awards 2026 Member Impact Finalists

The Member Impact award recognizes credit unions that have demonstrated exceptional, measurable member impact through intentional actions, programs, or strategies that produce tangible benefits for members.

Your Invitation to Connect: Credit Union Community Events in September 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.