Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 12, 2012, Washington Federal, Inc. (the "Company") announced by press release its earnings for the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached to this filing as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the March 31, 2012, Fact Sheet, which presents certain detailed financial information about the Company, is attached as Exhibit 99.2. This information is being furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

A copy of the March 31, 2012, Fact Sheet, which presents certain detailed financial information about the Company, is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1 Press release dated April 12, 2012
99.2 Fact Sheet as of March 31, 2012

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