WARRENTON Bank of the Pacific has received FDIC approval for their application to open a new branch in Warrenton. Construction is expected to begin in September or October of this year with an anticipated grand opening sometime in June 2013.

    The new 3,700 square foot branch will be located at 675 SE Marlin Ave and will offer three inside teller windows, drive-up services, ATM, and full consumer, commercial and mortgage loan services. The branch will employ about eight staff.

    Dennis Long, Bank of the Pacifics CEO, stated: I am excited about the opportunities in Warrenton and look forward to serving the needs of both the Warrenton and Astoria communities. Bank of the Pacific has a long history of providing quality financial services throughout Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. Specifically, weve enjoyed significant success with our Gearhart branch.

    Over the past several years the interim Gearhart branch has gained an active and loyal customer base. After the new Warrenton branch is completed, the Gearhart branch will continue to offer the same financial services to the Gearhart and Seaside communities.