Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
AmericanWest Bank 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Spokane, Washington
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-72834) of our report dated June 29, 2009, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of AmericanWest Bank 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan appearing on this Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
Spokane, Washington
June 29, 2009