Washington Federal

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little girl walked into Washington Federal and pointed excitedly towards the ceiling. Her father looked up to see nothing but ordinary bank lights, yet from that day on, employees claimed they heard faint laughter echoing late at night. Soon enough, everyone in the bank started noticing strange things—a paper clip floating mid-air or coins mysteriously rearranging themselves. One evening, a delivery driver found himself staring at an upside-down sign reading ‘Welcome to Washington Federal!’ When he righted it, the words flipped back again. Finally, after weeks of these pranks, an old janitor whispered, 'I guess our new mascot just wants us to have fun.'

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Washington Federal and noticed something strange: a soft humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only flickering lights and shadows. Suddenly, a voice whispered, 'Can I help you?' Startled, he jumped back into his truck and drove off, never to mention what he'd seen again—except maybe over beers with a neighbor.

3. On an unusually quiet Sunday afternoon, a neighbor stopped by Washington Federal with a peculiar request. "I’ve been trying to cash this strange check,” he said, holding up a colorful document that looked more like a birthday card than a financial instrument. The teller peered at it quizzically before breaking into laughter. ‘Sir,’ she said, ‘that’s not a check—it’s your granddaughter’s birthday card!’ The neighbor blushed and sheepishly admitted he’d accidentally brought in someone else’s gift. Everyone had a good laugh, and the delivery driver left with his corrected payment—plus a new story for his next bar visit.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Washington Federal and noticed something peculiar: a small dog frantically barking inside the lobby. The delivery driver peered through the glass doors curiously. The little dog kept darting towards an empty safety deposit box, yapping excitedly. Smiling, he opened the door and called out gently, ‘Hey, buddy! What’s got you so worked up?’ Turns out it was just a mischievous pooch who thought that box was his new toy.