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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

July 30, 2004

 

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COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

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Washington

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

0-20288		91-1422237
(Commission File Number)		IRS Employer Identification No.

 

1301 A Street

Tacoma, WA 98402

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (253) 305-1900

 

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Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

On July 29, 2004, we issued a press release announcing our second quarter 2004 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

 

Exhibits

 

99.1

Press Release dated July 29, 2004 announcing Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results.

 

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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.

 

Dated: July 30, 2004		COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
		By:		/s/ Melanie J. Dressel
				Melanie J. Dressel
				Chief Executive Officer

 

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