X0303 4 2008-11-26 0000891106 STERLING FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ STSA 0001349557 LAMPROS MARCUS 111 N. WALL STREET SPOKANE WA 99201 1 1 Director-Sterling Savings Bank Common Stock 2008-11-26 4 P 0 800 5.17 A 19242 D Common Stock 2008-11-26 4 P 0 1400 5.1691 A 20642 D Common Stock 2008-11-26 4 P 0 2800 5.1699 A 23442 D /s/ Daniel G. Byrne, Chief Financial Officer 2008-11-26