Washington
Start Your Own Credit Union Chapter in 5 Steps
GoWest’s Lexy Strong can help you plan and create a successful chapter.
Express Credit Union’s CEO to Retire in 2024
Baudin has led the credit union for eight years and has more than 45 years of experience in the financial industry.
Solarity Credit Union Employees, Members Lifted Families’ Spirits During Annual Holiday Donation Drive
Solarity Credit Union employees, members lifted Yakima families’ spirits during its annual holiday donation drive.
BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer
In his role, Wolff is responsible for ensuring all aspects of BECU’s financial strategy, management, and performance support the credit union’s near- and long-term strategic objectives.
Share Your Story at GoWest’s 2024 Credit Union Days at the Capitol
Sharing stories about your philanthropy, the services you offer, and the many ways you serve lawmakers’ constituents can shape legislative decisions that have a lasting effect on the industry.
BECU Announces Beth Hale as Chief Consumer and Business Solutions Officer
Purpose-driven leader joins cooperative’s executive team in new role.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Reinforces Philanthropic Commitment, Contributing $3.6M to Nonprofits in 2023
Through collective efforts by First Tech’s dedicated members, employees, and community, the annual grant includes $2.23 million in direct charitable giving and $1.5 million in fundraising for Credit Unions for Kids.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Donates $2.5M to Oregon and Southwest Washington Nonprofits in 2023
Meals on Wheels, Rose Haven and Portland Housing Center are among the latest recipients in a record year of giving for Oregon’s largest credit union.
Cascadia Chapter Annual Turkey Shoot Raises Nearly $900 for Blanchet House
This tradition, running since 2011, pays homage to the late Bob Burns, a revered credit union executive and community leader.
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
For the first time in three years, the celebration was held in person and recognized the positive impact of more than 30 nonprofits in BECU’s service areas.
Elevate Your Team’s Growth with GoWest Foundation Scholarships
As your credit union weighs its training budget for the year, remember the Foundation offers scholarship funding exclusively for members.
First Sound Bank Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Harborstone Credit Union
Harborstone Credit Union will purchase substantially all assets and assume substantially all liabilities of First Sound Bank.
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members.
Numerica Credit Union Announces Two Branch Manager Promotions
Marco Espinoza and Martha Henry have each worked at Numerica for several years.
Solarity Credit Union, Yakima Federal Welcome Washington State Legislators to Discuss Community Empowerment
Committee members met with each organization to explore and discuss the role community-based financial institutions play in positively impacting our communities and providing banking services to the underserved.
iQ Credit Union Celebrates the Opening of its Newly Relocated Salmon Creek Branch
The new location will be in the Skyview Station development in Vancouver.
A 93-year-old Grandmother’s Advice Earns Her and Her Grandson $50,000 Through New Program at Gesa Credit Union
The grandmother and grandson from Kennewick participated in Gesa Credit Union’s “Refer-a-Friend” promotion.
Gesa Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Renton High School Branch
The credit union’s history-making High School Credit Union Program now operates student-run branches at 13 schools across the state.
Solarity Concludes Successful Coat Drive for YWCA Yakima
The initiative aimed to collect essential cold weather gear for those in need as temperatures drop.
Southwest Washington, Cascadia Chapter of Credit Unions Team Up for International Credit Union Day
Volunteers at the Oregon Food Bank partnered together to help repack 5,624 pounds of food, which translated to 4,686 individual meals.
American Banker Names ‘Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions 2023’
Four women lead credit unions within the GoWest community.