Washington

Sound Credit Union Opens Downtown Olympia Branch: Its 26th Full-Service Location in Puget Sound
Sound Credit Union welcomed members, employees, and community to the ribbon-cutting celebration of its new Downtown Olympia, Wash., branch on July 24.

Numerica Credit Union Hires Derek Iranon as VP of Digital Lending and Acquisition
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, has hired Derek Iranon as Vice President of Digital Lending and Acquisition

Gesa Credit Union Relocates Tukwila Branch to SeaTac in Strategic Upgrade for Members
Gesa Credit Union is relocating its Tukwila, Wash., branch to a newly updated and more convenient location in SeaTac.

Record-Breaking $2.134 Million Raised at 25th Annual Northwest Classic Golf Tournament
On July 21, credit unions, industry partners, and supporters teed off for the 25th annual Credit Unions for Kids Northwest Classic.

Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills — Join GoWest’s Free Virtual Advocacy Training, Aug. 13–14
Join GoWest Credit Union Association for a free, two-part virtual Advocacy 101 Training workshop on Aug. 13–14.

Fibre Federal Credit Union Recognized #1 in Washington on Forbes List of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions
Fibre Federal Credit Union has been recognized as #1 in Washington on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025.

Lindsey Myhre Named New President and CEO of STCU
Lindsey Myhre, who started her STCU career in 2000, has been named President and CEO of the 300,000-member credit union, the STCU Board of Directors announced last week.

iQ Credit Union Expands Campus Branch Program with Two New High School Locations
iQ Credit Union is growing its award-winning campus branch program with two new Washington high school locations.

Unitus Community Credit Union Promotes Four to Vice President Roles
Four experienced leaders are taking on new roles as Vice President at Unitus Community Credit Union, reflecting the organization’s focus on expanding access, deepening community connections, and delivering an exceptional member experience.

iQ Credit Union Celebrates Student Success with $24,000 in Scholarships
iQ Credit Union recently awarded a total of $24,000 to six exceptional students from Southwest Washington and Oregon.

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions
Unitus Community Credit Union announced the promotion of three accomplished leaders to Senior Vice President roles, reinforcing its commitment to internal talent development and visionary leadership.

Partnering for Rural Progress: GoWest Foundation Rural Access Grants Brings Ideas to Life
The GoWest Foundation’s Rural Access to Financial Services Grants are designed to empower credit unions to better understand the needs, opportunities, and challenges within rural populations.

Credit Unions Power New Affordable Housing Development in Puget Sound
Five Washington credit unions partnered with the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund on the Astra housing development in Renton, Wash.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints New Chief Risk Officer and Financial Wellness Manager
OnPoint Community Credit Union has filled two key roles within the credit union: Chief Risk Officer and Financial Wellness Manager.

Gesa Credit Union Expands Mortgage Team with Three New Sales Managers in Tri-Cities, Spokane, and Boise
Gesa Credit Union announced the hiring of three new Mortgage Market Sales Managers to support growth and expand home loan services in key markets in Washington and Idaho

Peninsula Credit Union Launches 100% Mortgage Program for Washington Families
Peninsula Credit Union has introduced a new home loan initiative designed to make homeownership more accessible to low- and moderate-income families in Washington.

BECU Expands Reach in Pierce County With New Location Coming to Lakewood, Wash.
BECU will open a new Neighborhood Financial Center in Lakewood, Wash., this winter

From Branch to Broadcast: Credit Unions Become Trusted Voices in the Media
By offering expert commentary on everyday money matters, credit unions are not only providing valuable guidance but also reinforcing their presence as trusted, community-focused financial resources.

TAPCO Credit Union Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Frederickson Branch
TAPCO Credit Union announced the grand opening of its new full-service branch in Frederickson, Wash.

Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $145,000 in Scholarships to 43 Students Across the Pacific Northwest
Gesa has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to students who have active student loans, are entering college for the first time, are continuing to pursue higher education, or are interns in the credit union’s High School Credit Union Program.

Columbia Credit Union Welcomes New Board Directors Billy Henry and Sean Gregory
Columbia Credit Union welcomed two new members to its board of directors in community leaders Billy Henry and Sean Gregory — both prominent figures in the area’s nonprofit and business sectors.