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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 1, 2000
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INTERWEST BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Washington 0-26632 91-1691216
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
275 S.E. Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, Washington 98227
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(Address of principal executive offices/Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (360) 679-4181
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 5, 2000, InterWest Bancorp, Inc. announced that it had completed
the merger of its banking affiliates, InterWest Bank, Pacific Northwest Bank and
The Bank of Tukwila, into a single commercial bank effective with the opening of
business on July 1, 2000. As part of this consolidation process, InterWest Bank
has converted its charter from a Washington state savings bank to a Washington
state commercial bank.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
99 Press Release dated July 5, 2000
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 7, 2000
INTERWEST BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/ Kim S. Brace
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Kim S. Brace
Executive Vice President/Chief
Administrative Officer
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