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):

February 4, 2009

Venture Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington	0-24024	91 - 1277503
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)

1495 Wilmington Dr.
PO Box 970
DuPont, Washington 98327
Address of Principal Executive Office and Zip Code

Registrant's telephone number including area code 253-441-4000

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2009, Venture Financial Group, Inc. issued a press release with respect to financial results for fourth quarter and year end 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

		(a)		Not applicable.
		(b)		Not applicable.
		(c)		Not applicable.
		(d)		Exhibits.
				99.1 Press Release

SIGNATURES

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

			VENTURE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
			(Registrant)


Date:	February 4, 2009	By:	/s/ Sandra Sager
			Sandra Sager
			Chief Financial Officer

VENTURE FINANCIAL GROUP INC 8-K