X0303 4 2009-02-11 0000891106 STERLING FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ STSA 0001349461 LUKES DONALD J 111 N. WALL STREET SPOKANE WA 99201 1 Common Stock 2009-02-11 4 P 0 9903 1.80 A 16692 D Common Stock 2009-02-11 4 P 0 3987 1.80 A 4287 I Spouse Ira /s/ Daniel G. Byrne, Chief Financial Officer 2009-02-12