Baker Boyer Bancorp Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings

Baker Boyer Bancorp reported net income of $3.16 million for the first nine months of 2005, compared to $2.89 million during the same period last year, president and CEO Megan Clubb reported recently. "We continue to improve credit quality and produce solid financial performance," Clubb said. Earnings per share are reported at $2.44, up 9.4% from September 2004. Baker Boyer Bank also demonstrates confidence in the future through the continued remodeling of local branches. The bank's branch located on Plaza Way in Walla Walla is slated to be completed in November, and construction of a new trust office in Yakima is well underway. Remodeling of Baker Boyer's main branch in downtown Walla Walla is scheduled to begin in 2006. To learn more about Baker Boyer Bank, visit their website at www.bakerboyer.com.