ADVISORY/HomeStreet Bank Supports Literacy Through Book Drive.

Book/Arts/Entertainment/Community/Calendar Editors

ADVISORY...for October 4-October 18

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:             HomeStreet Bank is holding a book drive in support
                  of Northwest Bookfest and literacy. As a sponsor of
                  Northwest Bookfest, HomeStreet Bank is collecting
                  new or "slightly read" books for children and
                  adults. The books will be donated to the YWCA of
                  Seattle-King County-Snohomish County for programs
                  supporting the healthy development of youth and
                  families.

WHEN:             The book drive runs from October 4 through
                  October 18, 2002.

WHERE:            HomeStreet Bank Puget Sound area branches (see
                  attached list of branches).
                  Hours of operation: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
                  Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

HOW:              Book donations can be dropped off at any
                  participating branch of HomeStreet Bank.  For a
                  complete list of participating branch locations,
                  call [phone] or visit online at
                  www.homestreet.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

--   HomeStreet Bank, one of the largest privately-owned banks in the
     Northwest, has been meeting the real estate lending and financial
     needs of its customers since 1921. The full-service regional
     community bank has a strong history of community involvement;
     each year, HomeStreet Bank contributes 2% of its annual pre-tax
     profits to organizations in its communities.

--   Northwest Bookfest is a free two-day literary festival occurring
     in Seattle each fall. The festival, now in its eighth year, is on
     October 19 and 20 at Sand Point. For more information, go to
     www.nwbookfest.org.

--   The mission of the YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County
     is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races,
     and faiths, and for their families. The YWCA provides services to
     meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence,
     and achieve equal opportunities for all people. Each year, the
     YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County serves more than
     35,000 women and families in the two-county area.

                      HomeStreet Bank Book Drive
                        Participating Branches

Federal Way
930 South 336th Street, 98003
[phone]

Lakewood
10802 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, 98499
[phone]

Mercer Island
2737 -- 78th Avenue SE, 98040
[phone]

Mountlake Terrace
22001 -- 66th Ave. W., 98043
[phone]

Seattle -- Ballard
8050 -- 15th Ave. NW, 98117
[phone]

Seattle -- Wedgwood
8200 -- 35th Ave. NE, 98115
[phone]

Seattle -- Queen Anne
1835 Queen Anne Ave. N., 98109
[phone]

Tacoma
3315 South 23rd St., 98405
[phone]