CFSB BANCORP, INC.
                                      CONTACT:  Robert H. Becker
                                                President & CEO
                                                517-374-3588
                                           OR:  John W. Abbott
                                                Executive Vice
                                                President & COO
                                                517-483-4871
                      
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 22, 1998
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                   CFSB BANCORP, INC. EXTENDS
                   STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

Lansing, Michigan -- CFSB Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ-NMS: CFSB)
holding company for Community First Bank, announced today it is
extending the stock repurchase program authorized in April 1997
to acquire up to 387,750 shares of the Corporation's common
stock, which represents approximately 5 percent of the
outstanding common shares.  Of the 387,750 shares of common stock
authorized for repurchase, 308,590 shares have been repurchased
under the program authorized in April 1997.  Extending the
program until April 1999 will allow the Corporation an
opportunity to repurchase the remaining 79,160 shares under the
1997 program.  These repurchases will be dependent upon market
conditions and there is no guarantee as to the exact number of
shares to be repurchased by the Corporation.

Robert H. Becker, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated
the Board of Directors has authorized extending the repurchase
program, which is expected to be completed by April 1999, subject
to market conditions.  Mr. Becker explained the Board of
Directors considers the Corporation's common stock to be an
attractive investment.  In addition, the repurchase program is
designed to offset the future dilution incurred in connection
with the administration of the Corporation's stock option plans
and the possible issuance of stock dividends.  It is expected a
reduction in the amount of the Corporation's outstanding stock
would have the effect of increasing the Corporation's per share
earnings and represent a continuing benefit to remaining
stockholders.

According to Mr. Becker, the repurchases generally would be
effected through open market purchases, although he did not rule
out the possibility of unsolicited negotiated transactions or
other types of repurchases.

Community First Bank specializes in residential mortgage lending
and retail banking services.  With headquarters in Lansing,
Michigan, the Bank serves mid-Michigan from 17 Banking Centers. 
Total assets of CFSB Bancorp at March 31, 1998 were $846 million
and stockholders' equity, all tangible, was $65 million.
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