Washington

Twelve PNW Credit Unions Band Together for Credit Union for Kids Member Fundraising Campaign
Twelve Oregon and Southwest Washington credit unions announced they are joining forces for a collaborative Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) member campaign to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Money Smarts Made Simple: P1FCU’s Newsletter and Podcast Help Members Thrive
As part of its ongoing mission to empower members with the tools and knowledge needed for financial success, P1FCU has expanded its educational outreach with innovative resources designed to inform and inspire.

TAPCO Credit Union Named Best Credit Union in 2025 by South Sound Magazine
TAPCO Credit Union has been named “Best Credit Union” in the 2025 Best of the South Sound Awards by South Sound Magazine.

BECU to Open New Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Wash.
BECU has announced plans to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Wash.

Fibre Federal Credit Union Supports Animal Shelters Through Cash Club Cares Program
Fibre Federal Credit Union helps children save money and save homeless animals with the Cash Club Cares Program.

STCU Promotes Four New VP-Directors
Spokane-based STCU announced that four employees have been promoted to VP-Director positions, continuing the credit union’s legacy of developing leaders from within.

BECU’s 2024 Annual Report: Growing its Commitment to Serving Members and Communities
BECU released its 2024 Annual Report to members, in which the credit union highlights that it ended the year strong.

Gesa Credit Union Opens 18th Student-Run Branch
Gesa Credit Union announced on April 30 the grand opening of its newest High School Credit Union Program at Lynnwood High School in Bothell, Wash.

Peninsula Credit Union Gives Students a “Bite of Reality”
Wash.-based Peninsula Credit Union recently hosted a Bite of Reality financial fair for freshmen and seniors from Shelton High School using the financial game app.

Gesa Credit Union Partners with CHAS Health Foundation to Support Healthcare Workers in the Pacific Northwest
Gesa Credit Union announced a new three-year partnership with the CHAS Health Foundation to support the frontline healthcare professionals who serve communities across the Pacific Northwest.

Gesa Credit Union Members Help Plant More Than 73,000 Trees Through Use of Forevergreen Affinity Card
Gesa Credit Union’s Forevergreen Affinity Card, an impact program created in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, raised $181,000 in its second year.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Invests $100,000 in Local Environmental Nonprofits
OnPoint Community Credit Union is giving $100,000 to four local environmental nonprofits to mark Earth Day 2025. The investment is […]

First Tech Federal Credit Union Opens of New Bellevue Experience Center
First Tech Federal Credit Union welcomed the community to celebrate the grand opening of its new experience center (XC) in downtown Bellevue, Wash., on April 2.

Celebrating Every Credit Union’s Impact
Oxford Economics performed an analysis for all 311 credit unions with branches in the GoWest footprint in 2023. These reports, distributed to each credit union’s leadership team recently, measure the credit union’s contribution to the GDP, employment, wages, and member benefits.

GoWest Solutions Announces the Advanced Leadership Program Scholarship Winner Katie Beaver
GoWest Solutions is proud to announce that Katie Beaver, Director of Marketing at MountainCrest Credit Union, has been awarded the scholarship for the 2025 Advanced Leadership Program.

Numerica Credit Union Announces the Promotion of New Chief People Officer and Chief Technology Officer
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, recently announced the promotion of Lindsey Skinfill to Chief People Officer and KayCee Murray to Chief Technology Officer.

TwinStar Credit Union Names David Tuyo as New CEO
Olympia, Wash.-based TwinStar Credit Union announced the hiring of David Tuyo as its next CEO.

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame
Former Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair, Barbara J. Leonard, was inducted posthumously into the AACUC Hall of Fame, a distinguished honor that recognizes the contributions to the credit union community.

ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households
GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.

STCU Expands Executive Leadership Team Amid Growth
Amid continued growth in membership and its footprint, STCU has expanded its senior leadership team, promoting three proven employees and […]

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners
Unitus Community Credit Union recently announced the winners of its 2025 International Community Heart Award, an annual award that honors individuals and organizations for their extraordinary service and the time and energy they have given to causes in our international credit union community.