X0303 4 2009-05-11 1 0000891106 STERLING FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ STSA 0001327152 Carinalli Clement Charles 111 N. WALL STREET SPOKANE WA 99201 1 Common Stock 2009-05-11 5 J 0 E 1750 0 D 152479 D Mr. Carinalli's resignation from the Sterling Savings Bank Board of Directors effective May 11, 2009 has resulted in the forfeiture of 1,750 unvested shares of restricted stock awards granted to him on January 31, 2008 and January 30, 2009. /s/ Daniel G. Byrne, Chief Financial Officer 2009-05-19