Unitus Community Credit Union’s Build and Save Program Matches Nearly $170,000 to Help Small Business Owners Build Stability and Opportunity

The Unitus Build and Save program combined matched savings, financial education, and personalized coaching to support entrepreneurs.

Fresh Voices, Big Impact: Young Professionals Crash the GAC 2026

This year’s Crash the GAC cohort includes 61 outstanding credit union professionals from across the country, including nine from GoWest member credit unions.

Washington Credit Unions Make Their Voices Heard at DAC in Olympia

On Jan. 28 in Olympia at Washington Credit Union Day at the Capitol, more than 250 credit union advocates from 39 credit unions came together to share stories with legislators.

Real Answers, Real Connections: Tap the Power of Peer Insight with Credit Union Conversations

Credit unions thrive when they learn from one another, and Credit Union Conversations makes that collaboration easier than ever. Available […]

Small Credit Union Accelerator

GoWest Launches Small Credit Union Accelerator With Big Investment

The Small Credit Union Accelerator Program is designed for credit unions with assets of up to $250 million, to equip them with the resources, collaboration, and advocacy support needed to thrive in today’s operating environment. 

OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann Announces Retirement; Gregory Schumacher Named Successor

OCCU President and CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current OCCU Executive Vice President Gregory Schumacher as his successor.

STCU Celebrates Highly Successful Season of Giving

STCU has surpassed $600,000 in giving this season, which began with $350,000 donated to food security initiatives last fall.

Columbia Credit Union Welcomes Ash Rawal as Chief Information Officer

Ash Rawal brings more than two decades of financial services and technology leadership experience and will guide the credit union’s information technology strategy, operational resilience, and innovation roadmap.

InRoads Credit Union Deepens Community Impact with $175,000 in 2025 Giving

InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with its members and employees, completed the year by contributing $175,778 to more than 50 local charitable organizations and schools in communities across Columbia, Washington, and Multnomah counties.

Powered by Employees: WECU Raises $108,000 to Support United Way

Collected through WECU’s 2025 workplace campaign, this donation marks one of the largest contributions the credit union has made to the nonprofit in its history.

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford to their Business Lending Team

Ian Crawford will focus on supporting businesses throughout the broader northern Puget Sound region.

90 Stories to Celebrate 90 Years. Peninsula Credit Union Shares Moments That Matter.

Peninsula Credit Union found a powerful way to bring that philosophy to life by turning everyday acts of service into something lasting: 90 WOW Stories, shared in honor of its 90th anniversary.

Advocacy Season Kicks Off: Why Your Voice Matters at the Capitol 

Credit Union Day at the Capitol in each state is crucial. This is an opportunity to elevate the voice of credit unions directly in the halls of power. 

Jen Schulz joins Numerica Credit Union as Vice President of Business Solutions and Execution

Bringing more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Jen Schulz will lead efforts that strengthen the connection between people, processes, and technology.

Fibre Federal & TLC Invests in Education and Healthcare Through Communities First Program

In 2025, Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC continued its Communities First Program, a multi-year sponsorship for community colleges and […]

New Year, New Growth: OnPoint Community Credit Union Expands to Ridgefield in SW Washington

OnPoint Community Credit Union will open its eighth branch in Clark County in Ridgefield, Wash. and, to celebrate, will donate $5,000 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ridgefield.

STCU Opens 51st Branch to Better Serve Spokane’s North Side

Visiting a branch continues to be fundamental to the STCU member experience.

United in Purpose: Introducing GoWest’s 2026 Committees and Advisory Groups

Each new member will help drive the strategic priorities of the Credit Union Movement forward and plays a vital role in ensuring our efforts are aligned, collaborative, and impactful.

Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union and Strait View Credit Union Announce Partnership Merger

This proposed merger, which is pending regulatory and membership approval, is an ideal joining of forces with both credit unions serving similar membership demographics, providing local focus and values.

Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC Make the Season Bright for Foster Children

From November through December 2025, Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC hosted Christmas Tag programs in their financial services centers to collect donations of gifts and cash for foster children.

Families in Spokane Valley Can Enjoy Winter Break a Little More During Numerica Credit Union’s “Five Days of Family Fun”

From ice skating and snow tubing to waterparks and family movie showings, Numerica is once again covering the cost of activities that bring joy to kids and parents alike.