8-K

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) December 6, 2006

Northwest Bancorporation, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

WA	000-24151	91-1574174
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

421 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA	99201
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   509-456-8888

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

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On December 6, 2006 the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    Exhibit 99.1.       Press release dated December 6, 2006

SIGNATURE

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

	Northwest Bancorporation, Inc. (Registrant)
December 6, 2006 (Date)	/s/   RANDALL L. FEWEL Randall L. Fewel President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit Index
99.1	Press release dated December 6, 2006

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Northwest Bancorporation Announces Two New Directors

SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 6, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northwest Bancorporation, Inc. (OTCBB:NBCT) (the "Company") Chairman of the Board William Shelby announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed two new Directors to fill vacant Board seats effective immediately. The new Directors are Jennifer West and Katie Brodie. They will also serve on the Board of Inland Northwest Bank (the "Bank"), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

"The Company has been experiencing significant growth," Shelby said, "and the Board felt additional expertise would be beneficial in setting policy and strategic direction in the years to come. We believe Jennifer West and Katie Brodie will be tremendous additions to our Board of Directors."

Jennifer West is Chief Operating Officer of Hill & Knowlton Northwest, a world-wide public relations firm. Ms. West is a native of eastern Washington, a graduate of Gonzaga University, and a resident of Spokane. "Jennifer West's background of having started her own business in 1992, coupled with her experience in public relations, strategic communications consulting and corporate reputation management brings a unique perspective to our Board," Shelby said.

Katie Brodie is a County Commissioner for Kootenai County and serves on the Idaho Dormitory Housing Commission and the Idaho Community Foundation. She is a resident of Hayden Lake, Idaho. "Inland Northwest Bank plans new branches in 2007 in Hayden and Spirit Lake, Idaho. Katie Brodie has deep roots in north Idaho and an intimate knowledge of those communities. She will play an important role on our Board in representing the interests of the people of north Idaho," Shelby said.

About Inland Northwest Bank

Inland Northwest Bank, headquartered in Spokane, Washington, is a subsidiary company of Northwest Bancorporation Inc. Founded in 1989, Inland Northwest Bank now operates eleven branches in Spokane, Walla Walla and Kootenai Counties. Total assets have grown from less than $4 million to $270 million during that period. Its primary business is gathering deposits and extending loans to individuals and to small- and medium-sized businesses in the immediate market area. The Bank is also active in residential construction and long-term home mortgage lending. For more information on Inland Northwest Bank, visit www.inb.com

CONTACT:  Northwest Bancorporation, Inc. and Inland Northwest Bank
          Randall L. Fewel, President & CEO
          (509) 456-8888