On April 24, 2017, Banner Corporation issued its earnings release for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. A copy of the earnings release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is being furnished herewith and this list shall constitute the exhibit index:

99.1 Press Release of Banner Corporation dated April 24, 2017.

About Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR)

Banner Corporation is a bank holding company. The Company is engaged in the business of planning, directing and coordinating the business activities of its subsidiaries, Banner Bank and Islanders Bank. Banner Bank is a regional bank that offers a range of commercial banking services and financial products to individuals, businesses and public sector entities in its market areas. Islanders Bank is a community bank that offers banking services to individuals, businesses and public entities located primarily in the San Juan Islands. The Banks’ primary business is that of traditional banking institutions, accepting deposits and originating loans in locations, including Washington, Oregon, California, Utah and Idaho. Banner Bank is engaged in mortgage banking operations, through the origination and sale of one to four-family residential loans. The Company’s lending activities are conducted through Banner Bank and Community Financial Corporation.

Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR) Recent Trading Information

Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR) closed its last trading session up +1.61 at 56.45 with 117,987 shares trading hands.