Item 8.01. Other Events

On May 26, 2009, Washington Federal, Inc. announced by press release that it has received approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to repurchase all of its 200,000 outstanding shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, for a total redemption price of $200 million plus a final pro rata accrued dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release dated Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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