UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 19, 2010

AMERICANWEST BANCORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington	0-18561	91-1259511
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

41 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 400 Spokane, WA	99201
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (509) 467-6993

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 19, 2010, AmericanWest Bancorporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end of 2009 and the engagement of a new financial advisor. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Exhibit No.	ExhibitDescription
99.1	Press Release dated February 19, 2010, titled “AmericanWest Bancorporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Financial Results and Engagement of New Financial Advisor”

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	AMERICANWEST BANCORPORATION,
	a Washington Corporation
Dated: February 19, 2010	/s/ Patrick J. Rusnak
	Patrick J. Rusnak
	Chief Executive Officer