X0202 5 2005-12-31 0 0 0000892449 VENTURE FINANCIAL GROUP INC N/A 0001337166 Arneson James F PO BOX 3800 LACEY WA 98509 1 1 0 0 President Common Stock 2005-09-02 5 A 0 5000 20.85 A 41665 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 8.20 2005-09-02 2013-01-04 Common Stock 4513 4513 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 9.54 2005-09-02 2013-02-17 Common Stock 8595 13108 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 13.19 2005-09-02 2014-12-15 Common Stock 15349 28457 D Restricted stock issued under agreement with 25% vesting per year over four years. JAMES F. ARNESON 2006-02-02