Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 18, 2012, Washington Federal, Inc. (the "Company") announced by press release its earnings for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached to this filing as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the September 30, 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 September 30, 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 October 18, 2012
99.2 Fact Sheet as of September 30, 2012

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