Washington Federal, Inc. the parent company of Washington Federal Savings, which has two Kitsap County branches, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share. The dividend will be payable April 18, to common stockholders of record on April 4.

This is Washington Federal’s 81st consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

Established in 1917, Washington Federal offers residential real estate loans, checking, money market accounts and certificates of deposit through 115 offices in eight western states.