Credit Union Association of Oregon

Metsger Nominated to NCUA Board

By Heather Anderson | May 20, 2013

Rick Metsger, a former Oregon state senator who has sponsored credit union legislation and once served on a credit union board, was nominated by President Barack Obama May 15 to serve on the NCUA Board.
President Obama Nominates Rick Metsger to NCUA Board

By Heather Anderson | May 16, 2013

Oregon consultant was named "state legislator of the decade" by state league while serving as state senator.
Oregon CU Champion Rick Metsger Called Next NCUA Board Nominee

By Heather Anderson | May 14, 2013

Former state senator would likely take Gigi Hyland's old spot on the board if approved, sources tell Credit Union Times.
Mergers are the Talk of the Town in the Northwest

By Jim Rubenstein | July 22, 2012

Three Northwest states–Washington, Oregon and Montana–have become the nation’s epicenter of merging activity among credit unions, with supporters claiming the trend underscores a higher level of member service.
Harborstone, Prevail Set Seattle Merger

By Jim Rubenstein | July 12, 2012

The $778 million Harborstone of Lakewood, Wash., and the $241 million Prevail of Seattle, have signed letters of intent for a consolidation.
Point West Credit Union Turnaround Shines on Co-CEOs

By Jim Rubenstein | May 14, 2012

The $85 million Point West Credit Union of Portland, Ore., is more than willing to broadcast and celebrate its tale of coming back from the brink of a 2008 financial collapse.
Two's Good Company in Dual CEO Turnaround at Point West Credit Union: Print Preview

By Jim Rubenstein | May 11, 2012

This early look from next week's print edition explores how two CEOs have resulted in one success story at a once-troubled Oregon credit union.
Oregon Groups Flock to Central Willamette CCU’s Spaces

By Eileen Courter | March 25, 2012

When Central Willamette Community Credit Union started laying out the blueprints for several meeting rooms in 2005, some wondered if community groups would be interested in using the spaces as well.
Northwest CUA Gets White House Billing for Roundtable Talk

By Jim Rubenstein | September 15, 2011

Member business lending, job creation up for discussion in session with SBA regional administrator.
Deposits Could Swell on Market Fears

By Jim Rubenstein | August 17, 2011

Oregon and Washington credit unions were reminded last week of something they know full well: the S&P downgrade of the nation’s credit rating and the market turmoil could bring in a substantial deposit influx at a time loan demand remains tepid.