UNITED STATES 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) January 12, 2007 (January 12, 2007) ------------------------------ Washington Federal, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 0-25454 91-1661606 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 425 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington 98101 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (206) 624-7930 ---------------------------- Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition ------------- On January 12, 2007, Washington Federal, Inc. (the "Company") announced by press release its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the December 31, 2006 Fact Sheet which presents certain detailed financial information about the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure ------------- A copy of the December 31, 2006 Fact Sheet which presents certain detailed financial information about the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits ------------- (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Press release dated January 12, 2007. 99.2 Fact Sheet as of December 31, 2006. SIGNATURES 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 hereunto duly authorized. WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC. Dated: January 12, 2007 By: /s/ Brent J. Beardall --------------------- Brent J. Beardall Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer