Exhibit 23 Independent Auditors' Consent We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-67956 of EvergreenBancorp, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report, dated January 25, 2002, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of EvergreenBancorp, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2001. /s/ John L. O'Brien & Company PLLC Seattle, Washington March 25, 2002 20