SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998

[ ] Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to _________________

COMMISSION FILE 0-18911

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 81-0468393
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

P.O. Box 27; 202 Main Street, Kalispell, Montana 59903-0027
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (406) 756-4200
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N/A
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(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

The number of shares of Registrant's common stock outstanding on May 8, 1998,
was 6,901,911. No preferred shares are issued or outstanding.

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GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition -
March 31, 1998, December 31, and March 31, 1997 (unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations -
Three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows -
Three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis
Of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

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March 31, December 31, March 31,
1998 1997 1997
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(Unaudited - dollars in thousands
except per share data)

Assets:
Cash on hand and in banks ..................................................... $ 26,298 26,463 21,353
Federal funds sold ............................................................ 3,542 0 0
Interest bearing cash deposits ................................................ 400 0 10,570
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Cash and cash equivalents ................................................ 30,240 26,463 31,923
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Investments:
Investment securities, held-to-maturity .................................. 4,871 7,912 16,429
Investment securities, available-for-sale ................................ 38,299 40,229 37,380
Mortgaged backed securities, held-to-maturity ............................ 40 3,100 3,434
Mortgaged backed securities, available-for-sale .......................... 50,321 53,025 47,088
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Total Investments ........................................... 93,531 104,266 104,331
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Net loans receivable:
Real estate loans ........................................................ 200,620 204,219 197,576
Commercial Loans ......................................................... 140,461 121,047 101,933
Installment and other loans .............................................. 99,161 99,326 92,582
Allowance for losses ..................................................... (3,641) (3,544) (3,331)
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Total Loans, net ............................................ 436,601 421,048 388,760
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Premises and equipment, net ................................................... 12,446 11,743 11,430
Real estate and other assets owned ............................................ 152 121 214
Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle stock, at cost .............................. 10,527 10,330 9,446
Federal Reserve stock, at cost ................................................ 1,067 340 340
Accrued interest receivable ................................................... 3,547 3,759 3,518
Goodwill, net ................................................................. 1,386 1,371 1,484
Other assets .................................................................. 953 957 926
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$ 590,450 580,398 552,372
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Deposits - interest bearing ................................................... $ 281,720 273,145 266,042
Deposits - non-interest bearing ............................................... 73,677 73,639 57,190
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle ............................... 148,028 139,257 136,601
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ................................ 12,213 19,255 15,149
Other borrowed funds .......................................................... 2,149 7,721 12,239
Accrued interest payable ...................................................... 1,988 1,388 1,430
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance ......................... 2,780 1,307 2,597
Current income taxes .......................................................... 1,593 306 839
Deferred income taxes ......................................................... 1,822 1,912 1,108
Other liabilities ............................................................. 2,739 2,379 5,934
Minority Interest ............................................................. 300 480 430
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Total liabilities ........................................... 529,009 520,789 499,559
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Common stock, $01 par value per share (1) ..................................... 69 69 46
Paid-in capital ............................................................... 35,755 35,383 34,548
Retained earnings - substantially restricted .................................. 25,646 24,042 19,727
Treasury stock at cost (2) .................................................... (1,066) (1,066) (1,066)
Accumulated comprehensive earnings (deficit) .................................. 1,037 1,181 (442)
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Total stockholders' equity .................................. 61,441 59,609 52,813
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$ 590,450 580,398 552,372
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Book value per share ........................................ $ 8.93 8.71 7.77
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(1) Number of shares outstanding adjusted for three for two stock split in 1997.

(1) Total shares outstanding at end of period 6,880,821 6,847,485 6,798,956
(2) Treasury shares 85,890 85,890 85,890

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Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

Three months ended March 31,
1998 1997
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(unaudited - $ in thousands
except per share data)

Interest income:
Real estate loans .................................. $ 4,077 3,999
Commercial loans ................................... 3,029 2,376
Consumer and other loans ........................... 2,397 2,212
Mortgage backed securities ......................... 791 829
Investment securities .............................. 966 1,095
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Total interest income ........................ 11,260 10,511
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Interest expense:
Deposits ........................................... 2,813 2,690
Advances ........................................... 2,006 1,950
Repurchase agreements .............................. 183 148
Other borrowed funds ............................... 48 50
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Total interest expense ....................... 5,050 4,838
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Net interest income .................................... 6,210 5,673
Provision for loan losses .......................... 202 163
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Net Interest Income after provision for loan losses .... 6,008 5,510
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Non-interest income:
Loan fees and service charges ...................... 1,930 1,697
Gains (Losses) on sale of investments .............. 0 0
Other income ....................................... 210 181
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Total fees and other income .................. 2,140 1,878
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Non-interest expense:
Compensation, employee benefits
and related expenses ............................. 2,254 2,279
Occupancy expense .................................. 460 477
Data processing expense ............................ 199 185
Other expenses ..................................... 1,399 1,295
Minority interest .................................. 14 13
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Total non-interest expense ................... 4,326 4,249
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Earnings before income taxes ........................... 3,822 3,139

Federal and state income tax expense ................... 1,392 1,153
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Net earnings ........................................... $ 2,430 1,986
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Basic earnings per share (1) ........................... $ 0.35 0.29
Diluted earnings per share (1) ......................... 0.34 0.29
Dividends declared per share (1) ....................... 0.12 0.11
Return on average assets (annualized) .................. 1.68% 1.46%
Return on beginning equity (annualized) ................ 16.31% 15.29%
Weighted average shares outstanding (1) ................ 6,862,191 6,796,257

(1) Adjusted for three for two stock split in 1997

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Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three months ended March 31,
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1998 1997
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(dollars in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net earnings ................................................................... $ 2,430 1,986
Adjustments to reconcile net nearnings to net cash provided (used) by
operating activities:
Provision for loan losses ................................................. 202 163
Depreciation of premises and equipment .................................... 214 210
Amortization of goodwill .................................................. 32 42
Amortization of investment securities premiums and discounts, net ......... 72 20
Net increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes .......................... 4 (27)
Net (increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable .................... 212 (45)
Net increase in accrued interest payable .................................. 600 631
Net increase in current income taxes ...................................... 1,287 839
Net decrease in other assets .............................................. 4 144
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities and minority interest ........ 416 (4,474)
FHLB stock dividends ...................................................... (197) (204)
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES ...................... 5,276 (715)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment
securities available-for-sale ........................................... 4,320 9,143
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale ..................... 0 (9,343)
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment
securities held-to-maturity ............................................. 6,105 596
Principal collected on installment and commercial loans ................... 24,920 20,402
Installment and commercial loans originated or acquired ................... (44,723) (24,487)
Proceeds from sales of commercial loans ................................... 449 772
Principal collections on mortgage loans ................................... 16,235 9,560
Mortgage loans originated or acquired ..................................... (35,848) (22,308)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans ..................................... 23,212 13,779
Net proceeds from sales (acquisition) of real estate owned ................ (31) 196
Net purchase of FHLB and FRB stock ........................................ (727) (656)
Net addition of premises and equipment .................................... (917) (348)
Acquisition of minority interest .......................................... (283) 0
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NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES ................................. (7,288) (2,694)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposits .................................................. 8,613 1,493
Net increase in FHLB advances and other borrowed funds .................... 3,199 349
Net increase in advance payments from borrowers for taxes
and insurance ......................................................... 1,473 1,657
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under repurchase agreements .... (7,042) 5,358
Cash dividends paid to stockholders ....................................... (826) (726)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options ................................... 372 52
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES ............................. 5,789 8,183
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ............................. 3,777 4,774

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD .......................... 26,463 27,149
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD ................................ $ 30,240 31,923
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for: Interest ................ $ 4,450 4,207
Income taxes ............ 105 314

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1) Basis of Presentation:

In the opinion of Management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of Glacier
Bancorp Inc.'s (the "Company") financial condition as of March 31,
1998, December 31, and March 31, 1997 and the results of operations for
the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 and cash flows for the
three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997.

The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements do not
include all of the information and footnotes required by generally
accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These
consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1997.

2) Organizational Structure:

The Company is the parent company for five subsidiaries: Glacier Bank
("Glacier"); Glacier Bank of Whitefish ("Whitefish"); Glacier Bank of
Eureka ("Eureka"); First Security Bank of Missoula ("Missoula") and
Community First, Inc. ("CFI"). On February 1, 1998, Glacier was
converted from a Federal Savings Bank charter to a State of Montana
commercial bank charter. At March 31, 1998, the Company owned 100%,
94%, 98% 100% and 100% of Glacier, Whitefish, Eureka, Missoula and CFI,
respectively. CFI provides full service brokerage services through
Robert Thomas Securities. The following abbreviated organizational
chart illustrates the various relationships:

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
(Parent Holding Company)
|
Glacier Bank ----- First Security Bank ------ Glacier Bank ------ Glacier Bank
(Commercial (Commercial Bank) | of Whitefish of Eureka
Bank) | (Commercial (Commercial
| Bank) Bank)
|
Community First----
Inc.
(Brokerage Service)

3) Stock Split:

The company completed a 3 for 2 stock split in May 1997. As a result,
all per share amounts from time periods preceding this date have been
restated to illustrate the effect of the stock split. Any fractional
shares were paid in cash.

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4) Ratios:

Return on Average Assets was calculated based on the average of the
total assets for the period. Return on Beginning Equity was calculated
based on the stockholders' equity at the beginning of each period
presented.

5) Cash Dividend Declared:

On March 25, 1998, the Board of Directors declared a $.12 per share
quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of record on April 9, 1998,
payable on April 23, 1998.

6) Computation of Earnings Per Share:

Basic earnings per common share were computed by dividing net income by
the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
during the period presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed by
including the net increase in shares if all outstanding stock options
were exercised, using the treasury stock method. Previous period
amounts are restated for the effect of the stock split.

Average Per-share
Three months ended March 31, 1998 Income Shares Amount
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Basic earnings per share:
Income available to common shareholders ................................... $2,430,000 6,862,191 0.35

Effect of dilutive securities:
Net increase in shares from assumed exercise of stock options ............. 209,634

Diluted earnings per share:
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Income available to common shareholders plus assumed exercise of options .. 2,430,000 7,071,825 0.34
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Average Per-share
Three months ended March 31, 1997 Income Shares Amount
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Basic earnings per share:
Income available to common shareholders ................................... $1,986,000 6,796,257 0.29

Effect of dilutive securities:
Net increase in shares from assumed exercise of stock options ............. 101,086

Diluted earnings per share:
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Income available to common shareholders plus assumed exercise of options .. 1,986,000 6,897,343 0.29
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7) Investments:

A comparison of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of the
Company's investment securities is as follows:

INVESTMENT SECURITIES AS OF MARCH 31, 1998

Amortized Gross Unrealized Estimated
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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(dollars in thousands)

HELD TO MATURITY:
U.S. Government and Federal Agencies $ 1,999 0 (2) 1,997
State and Local Government and other issues 2,872 99 0 2,971
Mortgage-backed securities 40 1 0 41
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TOTAL HELD TO MATURITY SECURITIES $ 4,911 100 (2) 5,009
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AVAILABLE FOR SALE:
U.S. Government and Federal Agencies $11,453 50 (11) 11,492
State and Local Government and other issues 25,610 1,200 (3) 26,807
Mortgage-backed securities 19,594 674 (18) 20,250
Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit 30,145 160 (234) 30,071
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TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES $86,802 2,084 (266) 88,620
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997

Amortized Gross Unrealized Estimated
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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(dollars in thousands)

HELD TO MATURITY:
U.S. Government and Federal Agencies $ 4,996 0 (6) 4,990
State and Local Government and other issues 2,916 112 0 3,028
Mortgage-backed securities 3,100 27 0 3,127
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TOTAL HELD TO MATURITY SECURITIES $11,012 139 (6) 11,145
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AVAILABLE FOR SALE:
U.S. Government and Federal Agencies $15,024 70 (29) 15,065
State and Local Government and other issues 24,056 1,110 (2) 25,164
Mortgage-backed securities 20,567 667 (18) 21,216
Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit 31,653 256 (100) 31,809
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TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES $91,300 2,103 (149) 93,254
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8) Stockholders Equity:

The Federal Reserve Board has adopted capital adequacy guidelines
pursuant to which it assesses the adequacy of capital in supervising a
bank holding company. The following table illustrates the Federal
Reserve Boards capital adequacy guidelines and the Company's
compliance with those guidelines as of March 31, 1998.

Tier I (Core) Capital Tier II (Total) Capital Leverage Capital
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$ % $ % $ %
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(dollars in thousands)

GAAP Capital ................................ $ 61,441 $ 61,441 $ 61,441
Goodwill .................................... (1,386) (1,386) (1,386)
Net unrealized gains on securities
available-for-sale ..................... (1,037) (1,037) (1,037)
Other regulatory adjustments ................ 295 295 295
Allowance for loan losses ................... -- 3,641 --
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Regulatory capital computed ................. $ 59,313 $ 62,954 $ 59,313
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Risk weighted assets $ 400,301 $ 400,301
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Total average assets $577,661
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Capital as % of defined assets .............................. 14.80% 15.71% 10.17%
Regulatory "well capitalized" requirement ................... 6.00% 10.00% 5.00%
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Excess over "well capitalized" requirement .................. 8.80% 5.71% 5.27%
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9) Comprehensive Income:

In June, 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
SFAS No. 130, `Reporting Comprehensive Income," which establishes
standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its
components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. This
statement requires that all items required to be recognized under
accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported
in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as
other financial statements. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS
No. 130 as of January 1, 1998.

Other comprehensive income: Three months ended March 31,
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1998 1997
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(dollars in thousands)

Unrealized holding losses arising during the period ................... $(144) (437)
Less reclassification adjustment for losses included
in net income ..................................................... 0 0
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax ......................... (144) (437)
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10) Contingencies and Commitments

The Company is in the process of converting its data processing
operation from an outside data processing service for three of its
subsidiaries to an upgraded in-house system currently used by First
Security. This conversion will standardize information processing
within the Company and provide enhanced customer service capabilities.
The estimated investment for this conversion, including hardware,
software licensing fees, and conversion costs is approximately
$800,000. Annual expenses for data processing are expected to decline
with this change.

The Company has purchased a commercial building site in Kalispell on
which it intends to construct a building to be used to relocate one of
its drive-up offices and the corporate headquarters. The estimated cost
for land and building is approximately $2,100,000. As of March 31,
1998, $525,000 has been paid for the land purchase.

The Company is aware of the issues associated with computer systems as
the year 2000 approaches. The basic issue is whether computer systems
will properly recognize date-sensitive information when the year
changes to 2000. The Company has a task force to identify all
equipment, software, vendor dependencies, and customers that may be
affected by the year 2000 problem. The Company has provided its
business customers, suppliers and vendors with information regarding
the Company's progress on year 2000 issues and has requested similar
information in return. All software currently used within the Company
is supplied by vendors. Vendor readiness for year 2000 has been
assessed, and testing to assure proper functioning is scheduled to be
completed by December 31, 1998. The Company continues to bear some risk
related to the year 2000 issue and could be adversely affected if other
entities not affiliated with the Company do not appropriately address
their own year 2000 compliance issues. Based on the study and analysis
conducted, the dollar amount required to remediate the known year 2000
issues is not expected to be material to the Company's business.
Unanticipated problems or difficulties, however, could significantly
increase the Company's estimated expenditures for the year 2000
project.

11) Forward Looking Statements

This document contains certain forward looking statements, all of which
are based on current expectations. Actual results may differ
materially, and therefore readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward looking statements.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS -

Financial Condition - This section discusses the changes in Statement of
Financial Condition items from December 31, 1997 to March 31, 1998.

At March 31, 1998, total consolidated assets increased by $10,052,000 or 1.73%,
over the December 31, 1997 level. This increase was primarily in loan growth of
$15,553,000, interest bearing cash deposits with other financial institutions,
and Federal Funds sold. Total investments have declined $10,735,000.

Real Estate loans decreased $3.6 million during the period, while Commercial
loans increased $19.4 million, offsetting the decline in real estate loans.
Approximately $8.5 million of the Commercial loan increase resulted from
repurchasing loan participations from non-affiliated banks.

Loans sold to the secondary market amounted to $23.2 million and $13.8 million
during the first three months of 1998 and 1997, respectively.

The amount of loans serviced for others on March 31, 1998 was $111.0 million.

Total deposits increased $8.6 million, with the increase occurring in interest
bearing deposits. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") increased
$8.8 million while securities sold under repurchase agreements and other
borrowed funds decreased $7.0 million, and $5.6 million respectively.

All four institutions are members of the FHLB. Accordingly, management of the
Company has a wide range of versatility in managing the liquidity and
asset/liability mix for each individual institution as well as the Company as a
whole. The following table demonstrates the available FHLB lines of credit and
the extent of utilization as of March 31, 1998:

Available line Amount Used Available
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Glacier Bank 146,502,000 111,559,000 34,943,000
Whitefish 8,342,000 4,385,000 3,957,000
Eureka 7,622,000 3,656,000 3,966,000
Missoula 23,283,000 10,000,000 13,283,000

Classified Assets and Reserves

Non-performing assets, consisting of non-accrual loans, accruing loans 90 days
or more overdue, and real estate and other assets acquired by foreclosure or
deed-in-lieu thereof, net of related reserves, amounted to $1.8 million or .31%
of total assets at March 31, 1998, as compared to $1.3 million, or .23% of total
assets, as December 31, 1997.

Non-performing assets remain at a relatively low level.

March 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
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Total Reserves for Loan and Real Estate Owned Losses: $3.6 million $3.5 million

Reserves as a percentage of Total Loans: .83% .83%

Reserves as a percentage of Non-performing Assets: 198% 265%

Impaired Loans

As of March 31, 1998, there were no loans considered impaired. Interest income
on impaired loans and interest recoveries on loans that have been charged off,
is recognized on a cash basis after principal has been fully paid, or at the
time a loan becomes fully performing per the terms of the loan.

Minority Interest

The minority interest on the consolidated statement of financial condition
represents the minority stockholders' share in the retained earnings of the
Company. These are shares of Eureka and Whitefish that are still outstanding. As
of March 31, 1998, the Company owns 47,260 shares of Whitefish and 49,084 shares
of Eureka. The Company's ownership of Whitefish and Eureka is 94% and 98%,
respectively. In February 1998, the Company offered to purchase minority shares
of Eureka and Whitefish at 1.25 times book value. 2,839 shares were acquired
with this offer.

Results of Operations - The three months ended 3/31/98 compared to the three
months ended 3/31/97.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $2.430 million, or basic earnings
per share of $.35, for the first quarter of 1998, compared with $1.986 million,
or basic earnings per share of $.29, for the same quarter of 1997. Return on
average assets and return on beginning equity in the first quarter of 1998 were
1.68 percent and 16.31 percent, respectively, up from returns of 1.46 percent
and 15.29 percent for the same quarter of 1997.

From March 31, 1997 total assets have grown $38.078 million, or 6.9 percent, to
$590.450 million, and stockholders' equity has increased $8.628 million, or 16.3
percent, to $61.441 million. The capital level remains very strong at 10.41
percent of assets.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the quarter was $6.210 million, an increase of $537,000
or 9.5%, over the same period in 1997. Growth in net earning assets, and an
increase in the net interest margin as a percentage of earning assets from 4.49
percent to 4.72 percent, were the reasons for this increase. Loan balances have
increased $47.8 million from March 31, 1997, an increase of 12.3 percent. All
loan classifications have increased, with commercial loans up $38.5 million, or
37.8 percent, consumer loans up $6.6 million, or 7.1 percent, and real estate
loans up $3.0 million, or 1.5 percent. Total investments including mortgage
backed securities, decreased $9.3 million, or 9.0 percent. The flat yield curve
has provided little opportunity to achieve reasonable spreads, therefore
prepayments and maturities have not been reinvested in securities. Total
deposits increased $32.2 million, or 9.9 percent, with $16.5 million of the
increase in non-interest bearing deposits. Borrowed funds, which include Federal
Home Loan Bank advances, repurchase agreements, and other borrowed funds,
decreased $1.6 million, reducing the reliance on borrowed funds for asset
growth.

The Company's net interest income is determined by its interest rate spread
(i.e. the difference between the yields earned on its earning assets, and the
rates paid on its interest-bearing liabilities) and the relative amounts of
earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table set forth
information concerning the Company's interest rate spread at March 31, 1998 and
1997:

INTEREST RATE SPREAD

One way to protect against interest rate volatility is to maintain a comfortable
interest spread between yields on assets and the rates paid on interest bearing
liabilities. As shown below the net interest spread increased in 1998 from 3.68%
to 3.87%, from a combination of higher rates on interest earning assets, and
lower rates on liabilities. The net interest margin increased in 1998 from 4.49%
to 4.72% which is also the result of the above described reasons. The increased
asset levels, and increased non-interest bearing deposits also contributed to
the significantly higher net interest income.

March 31, [1]
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED: 1997 1996
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Combined weighted average yield on loans and investments [2] ........................... 8.50% 8.36%
Combined weighted average rate paid on savings deposits and borrowings ................. 4.63% 4.68%
Net interest spread .................................................................... 3.87% 3.68%
Net interest margin [3] ................................................................ 4.72% 4.49%

[1] Weighted averages are computed without the effect of compounding daily
interest.

[2] Includes dividends received on capital stock of the Federal Home Loan
Bank.

[3] The net interest margin (net yield on average interest earning assets)
is interest income from loans and investments less interest expense from
deposits, FHLB advances, and other borrowings, divided by the total
amount of earning assets. Interest income from tax exempt investments is
on a tax equivalent basis.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income increased $262,000, or 13.9 percent from the first quarter
of 1997. Loan fees and service charges on deposit accounts were up $233,000
while other income increased by $29,000.

Loan Loss Provision and Non-Performing Assets
The first quarter provision for loan losses was $202,000, up from $163,000
during the same quarter in 1997 reflecting the growth in loans. Non-performing
assets as a percentage of loans at March 31, 1998 were .42 percent, well below
the average of the Company's peer group which was .81 percent at December 31,
1997, the most recent information available. The reserve for loan losses was 198
percent of non-performing assets as of March 31, 1998.

Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense increased by $77,000, or 1.8 percent, over the first
quarter of 1997. Compensation and employee benefits decreased $25,000, or 1.1
percent. Occupancy expense was also down $17,000, or 3.6 percent. Data
processing expenses increased $14,000, or 7.6 percent. Other expenses, which
include merger expenses of $47,000, were up $104,000, or 8.0 percent.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from
adverse changes in market rates/prices such as interest rates, foreign
currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and equity prices. The
Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The
ongoing monitoring and management of this risk is an important
component of the Company's asset/liability management process which is
governed by policies established by its Board of Directors that are
reviewed and approved annually. The Board of Directors delegates
responsibility for carrying out the asset/liability management policies
to the Asset/Liability committee (ALCO). In this capacity ALCO develops
guidelines and strategies impacting the Company's asset/liability
management related activities based upon estimated market risk
sensitivity, policy limits and overall market interest rate
levels/trends.

Interest Rate Risk:

Interest rate risk represents the sensitivity of earnings to changes in
market interest rates. As interest rates change the interest income and
expense streams associated with the Company's financial instruments
also change thereby impacting net interest income (NII), the primary
component of the Company's earnings. ALCO utilizes the results of a
detailed and dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated
exposure of NII to sustained interest rate changes. While ALCO
routinely monitors simulated NII sensitivity over a rolling two-year
horizon, it also utilizes additional tools to monitor potential
longer-term interest rate risk.

The simulation model captures the impact of changing interest rates on
the interest income received and interest expense paid on all assets
and liabilities reflected on the Company's balance sheet. This
sensitivity analysis is compared to ALCO policy limits which specify a
maximum tolerance level for NII exposure over a one year horizon,
assuming no balance sheet growth, given a 200 basis point (bp) upward
and downward shift in interest rates. A parallel and pro rata shift in
rates over a 12 month period is assumed. The following reflects the
Company's NII sensitivity analysis as of December 31, 1997, the most
recent information available, as compared to the 10% Board approved
policy limit.

Estimated
Rate Change NII Sensitivity
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+200 bp -0.85%
-200 bp 0.48%

The preceding sensitivity analysis does not represent a Company
forecast and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected
operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous
assumptions including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels
including yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities,
deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits,
reinvestment/replacement of assets and liability cashflows, and others.
While assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local
market conditions, the Company cannot make any assurances as to the
predictive nature of these assumptions including how customer
preferences or competitor influences might change.

Also, as market conditions vary from those assumed in the sensitivity
analysis, actual results will also differ due to:
prepayment/refinancing levels likely deviating from those assumed, the
varying impact of interest rate change caps or floors on adjustable
rate assets, the potential effect of changing debt service levels on
customers with adjustable rate loans, depositor early withdrawals and
product preference changes, and other internal/external variables.
Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis does not reflect actions that
ALCO might take in responding to or anticipating changes in interest
rates.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There are no pending material legal proceedings to which the registrant
or it's subsidiaries are a party.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS

None

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

a. Exhibit 27 - Financial data schedule

b. Current report filed on March 6, 1998 announcing the Board of
Directors approval, subject to shareholder approval, to
increase the number of shares of common stock available for
issuance from six million to fifteen million. In addition, the
Board directed management take corrective action to properly
implement the 3-for-2 stock split that was effective in May
1997.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly cause this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.

May 11, 1998 By s/ Michael J. Blodnick
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Michael J. Blodnick
Executive Vice President/COO

May 11, 1998 By s/s James H. Strosahl
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James H. Strosahl
Senior Vice President/CFO