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“The pandemic and economic crisis of 2020 presented enormous challenges and demanded an unprecedented response from government and industry.  Liberty Bank was recently recognized by the Kitsap Economic Development Authority (KEDA) for being an outstanding PPP lender, as measured by loans to Kitsap-based companies.  Rick Darrow, CEO of Liberty Bank, also points out, relative to...

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May 3, 2021 – Update to COVID-19 We would first and foremost like to send out a big “thank you” to all our customers.  You have been patient and supportive, as we all adjusted to rethinking how we continue to provide service and meet your financial needs. COVID-19 has had a profound impact on all...

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Poulsbo, Wash. (March 30, 2021): Liberty Northwest Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company for Liberty Bank, announced that it has completed a private placement of $5 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes to certain qualified institutional accredited investors. The Company will use the proceeds for general banking purposes with an...

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02/05/2021 – If you applied for unemployment or were a victim of unemployment fraud, during 2020, you will want to read this alert. The Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) used the online services company Accellion to transfer data.  A security incident at Accellion may have allowed unauthorized access to data being used by...

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November 16, 2020 – Relationship Manager/Poulsbo Office “I love living in a small friendly town and being part of such a great community. It is my pleasure to be able to help and support our community through my banking knowledge and experience and through my volunteering efforts. Liberty Bank is such a wonderful community bank,...

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During this pandemic and with the holiday shopping season, we are seeing an increase in cybercrime.  We care about your financial security and we want you to enjoy peace of mind, while still enjoying the convenience of the digital age.  Here are a few tips to help you keep your information secure: Log Out:  Any...

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Poulsbo, WA (Oct. 21, 2020): Liberty Bank, which recently changed its name from Liberty Bay Bank and expanded from Poulsbo to open a new office in Bellevue, has named Forterra President and Chief Executive Michelle Connor to its board of directors. Connor has served Forterra, a real estate non-profit dedicated to securing and preserving land...

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Liberty Bank names angel investing guru Susan Preston to board of directors Poulsbo, WA (Oct. 13, 2020): Liberty Bank, which recently changed its name from Liberty Bay Bank and expanded from Poulsbo to open a new office in Bellevue, has named world-recognized angel investor Susan Preston to its board of directors. Preston, a savvy angel...

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Written By John Stearns, 425business.comAugust 5, 2020 Mayor, deputy mayor field questions during State of the City webinar Bellevue’s citizens, businesses, and government have been financially shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the city was jarred by downtown rioting and looting on May 31, but the city’s foundation is solid and Bellevue is positioned to emerge...

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The annual State of the City with the BDA was held as a virtual fireside chat, livestreamed Thursday, July 30 Author: Haley Ausbun, Friday, July 31, 2020 9:29am Published by: Bellevue Reporter For Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis, the most inspiring day this year was not the day a large protest occurred...

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