Washington
STCU Reaches a Milestone with Opening of Its 50th Branch
In a year of significant milestones, STCU is poised to reach another with the opening of its 50th branch location.
Local Support, Real Impact: Credit Unions Step Up During Shutdown
With the federal government shutdown heading into its second week, credit unions across the region are showing up with programs and services to support their members who may be impacted.
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Sound Credit Union and the University of Washington Tacoma launched HuskyHack, a 24-hour challenge for college students to design innovative digital tools that empower people to take control of their finances.
Government Shutdown: What Credit Unions Need to Know
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GoWest’s Board of Directors for 2025-26 Announced
The GoWest Credit Union Association Board of Directors met for its annual reorganization meeting. During the meeting, the Board held elections and appointed new leadership for the 2025-2026 term
Help Drive Advocacy, Innovation, and Growth in 2026: Join a GoWest Committee
Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Nominations for 2026 Committees are open now through Oct. 24.
Solarity Credit Union Employees Appointed to Leadership Roles with Northwest Fraud Investigators Association
Two team members from Solarity Credit Union have been appointed to leadership positions with the Northwest Fraud Investigators Association.
A Night of Milestones: Peninsula Credit Union Celebrates 90th Anniversary and Juntos Avanzamos Designation
Peninsula Credit Union brought together more than 200 community members, business leaders, and families to celebrate the credit union’s 90th anniversary, the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month, and Peninsula’s official designation as a Juntos Avanzamos credit union.
One Afternoon, Thousands Helped: Horizon Credit Union Creates Big Community Impact
Horizon Credit Union hosted its annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, serving 22 nonprofits in four states.
Numerica Credit Union’s New Partnership Supports Local Veterans and Military Programs
Numerica Credit Union and the Spokane Public Facilities District have partnered to support local veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
TAPCO Credit Union Welcomes Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience
TAPCO Credit Union has named Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience.
Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp Named a Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced that Steven Stapp, President and CEO of Unitus Community Credit Union, will be honored with the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement at the Foundation’s 2026 Awards Dinner.
Local Media Turns to Credit Unions to Help Communities Navigate Money Matters
Credit unions across the GoWest region are increasingly recognized as trusted media voices, providing timely financial insights when communities need them most.
Chad Burchard Joins Numerica Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer
Numerica Credit Union welcomed Chad Burchard as its new Chief Lending Officer, bringing more than 30 years of financial industry experience to the organization.
Gesa Credit Union Teams Up with Food Lifeline and Second Harvest During Hunger Action Month
Gesa Credit Union is supporting Hunger Action Month by teaming up with longtime partners Food Lifeline and Second Harvest to fight food insecurity across the Pacific Northwest.
SW Washington Credit Unions Rally to Support Local Nonprofits
The Southwest Washington Chapter of Credit Unions hosted its Credit Unions Care Donation Drives July 7-18 in Cowlitz and Clark Counties.
42 GoWest Credit Union Professionals Among the Newest WCMS Grads
On July 24, the newest graduates of the Western Credit Union Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 63rd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif.
OCCU Announces $350 Million Auto Loan Securitization Sale
OCCU Auto Receivables Trust has issued $350 million of asset-backed securities (ABS) to strong investor interest.
Gesa Credit Union Boosts Local Education with Nearly $440,000 in Donations to Schools Across the PNW
Gesa Credit Union has awarded nearly $440,000 in funds through its Affinity Debit Card program to 31 partner school districts across the Pacific Northwest.
Sound Credit Union Awards $20,000 to 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Sound Credit Union, which serves over 175,000 members in Washington, recently honored the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Plans New Financial Services Center in Ridgefield, Wash.
Fibre Federal Credit Union shared news about its upcoming expansion of services with a brand-new Financial Services Center in Ridgefield, Wash.