UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:
April 21, 2014
Accession Number:
0000950103-14-002771
Submission Type:
POS AM
CIK:
0000891106
Company Name:
STERLING FINANCIAL CORP /WA/
File Number:
333-169579