Coastal Community Bank earns Silver in Best Bank Category, Highlights Community Support

EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Community Bank (the “Bank”, “Coastal”, “our”, “we”) has earned the silver award in the Best Bank category of the Seattle Times' Best in the PNW program. The recognition reflects the relationships at the heart of our work—our customers, community partners, and dedicated employees. Every day, we strive to be more than a place to bank by helping local businesses grow, supporting community initiatives, and investing in the places we call home.

Beyond this recognition, Coastal Community Bank remains dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves through volunteer efforts, financial education, support for the people we serve, and charitable giving.

"We are proud of this recognition, and even prouder of the work our team does to make a difference in our communities," said Chris Adams, Executive Chair of the Corporation.

Coastal Community Bank is proud to announce the award of $48,500 in impact grants to six nonprofit organizations serving Snohomish and King counties. The funding will support programs that advance financial education, workforce development, affordable housing, and basic needs assistance, while also providing critical resources for women and children experiencing homelessness. Through these investments, the Bank continues its commitment to strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for those most in need.

Coastal Community Bank employees have participated in more than ten fundraising events in the past two weeks, supporting the important work of nonprofits in our community.

The Coastal Rack Pack team will be participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on October 24 in Everett. Visit the website to sign up for or donate to the walk.

“Community banking remains at the heart of who Coastal is,” Adams said. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to support local businesses, work alongside our nonprofit partners, and invest in the places we call home.”

About Coastal Financial

Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB) (the “Company”), is an Everett, Washington based bank holding company whose wholly owned subsidiaries are Coastal Community Bank (“Bank”) and Arlington Olympic LLC.  The $5.46 billion Bank provides service through 14 full-service branches in Snohomish, Island and King Counties, one loan production office in King County, the Internet and its mobile banking application. The Bank provides banking as a service to digital financial service providers, companies and brands that want to provide financial services to their customers through the Bank's CCBX segment. To learn more about the Company visit www.coastalbank.com. 

Contact
Chris D. Adams, Executive Chair of Coastal Financial Corporation, cadams@coastalbank.com
Eric Sprink, Chief Executive Officer, esprink@coastalbank.com
Joel G. Edwards, Chief Financial Officer, jedwards@coastalbank.com

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