Exhibit 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
Board of Directors
Washington Federal, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Washington Federal, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated October 19, 1999,
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Washington
Federal, Inc. for the year ended September 30, 1999.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Seattle, Washington
September 22, 2000
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