Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On October 29, 2009, Cowlitz Bancorporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter 2009. 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.

    COWLITZ BANCORPORATION 
    (Registrant) 
 
 
Date:  October 29, 2009  By:  /s/ Gerald L. Brickey 
      Gerald L. Brickey 
      Chief Financial Officer