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Sound Credit Union and University of Washington Tacoma to Host Second Annual Hackathon

Sound Credit Union and the University of Washington Tacoma Milgard Center for Business Analytics have announced the return of HuskyHack, a financial technology innovation event open to college students from across Washington State. Continue reading
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Representatives from Sound Credit Union, BCRA Design, Korsmo Construction, the Greater Kitsap Chamber, City Council, and community partners participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for Sound Credit Union's future Port Orchard branch.

South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce and Sound Credit Union Host Groundbreaking Ceremony

On September 1, 2026, the South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to welcome Sound Credit Union (Sound) to Port Orchard. Continue reading

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Business Beacon: Thurston Chamber Education Foundation

Thurston Chamber Education Foundation helps people of all ages find their purpose and reach their potential. Continue reading

Sound Credit Union team members present Backpack Brigade with a $20,000 donation raised through the credit union's annual employee fundraiser.

Backpack Brigade Receives Proceeds from Sound Credit Union’s 2026 Employee Fundraiser

Sound Credit Union announced that Seattle-based nonprofit Backpack Brigade is the recipient of proceeds from its 2026 employee fundraising campaign. Continue reading

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Matthew Figueroa Joins Sound Credit Union as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Risk Officer

Sound Credit Union announced the appointment of Matthew Figueroa as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial & Risk Officer. Continue reading

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Checking vs Savings Accounts Explained: Pros, Cons, and Best Uses

Learn the Difference Between Checking vs Savings Accounts — How Each Works, the Pros and Cons, and Which One Is Right for You. Continue reading

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Sound Credit Union Begins Construction on New Parkland Branch

Sound Credit Union (Sound) will temporarily close its Parkland branch on July 24, 2026 to begin construction of a new, modern branch designed to better serve members and the surrounding community. Continue reading

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Understanding Trump Accounts: A New Way to Save for Your Child’s Future

A Trump Account is a new type of investment account created for children under age 18, intended to help families build long-term savings and provide young people with a financial foundation as they grow into adulthood. Continue reading

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Loan Payments & Transfer Options

Sound Credit Union is committed to providing our members with a plethora of secure and convenient payment methods tailored to their preferences Continue reading

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Updates to Phone Banking

This is the first phase of Skipper, our new digital assistant for phone banking, with more features coming soon. Continue reading

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Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Sound Credit Union is proud to recognize the 12 scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic year. Continue reading