SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - The Board of Directors of Washington Federal, Inc. (NASDAQ-WFSL), parent company of Washington Federal, today announced the authorization of an additional 10 million shares that may be repurchased under Washington Federal's share repurchase program. During the quarter ending June 30, 2011, Washington Federal has repurchased 1,654,800 shares at a weighted average price of $15.72. Fiscal year to date, Washington Federal has repurchased 2,304,800 shares at a weighted average price of $15.87.