UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:
November 1, 2011
Accession Number:
0001193125-11-286321
Submission Type:
POS AM
CIK:
0000891106
Company Name:
STERLING FINANCIAL CORP /WA/
File Number:
333-169579