<p>PRESS RELEASE</p><p>Contact: Jeanine Lee Marketing Manager, VP First Federal Tel: 360-417-3238 Fax: 360-417-3190 Email: [email protected] November 30, 2015</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p>First Federal Announces Ross Thomas as Director of Mortgage Lending</p><p>Port Angeles, WA (November 30, 2015) – First Federal is pleased to welcome Ross Thomas as Director of Mortgage Lending. Ross comes to First Federal with over 35 years of experience in banking. Prior to his new role with First Federal, Mr. Thomas held various positions within the banking industry in King County; most recently as a Senior Mortgage Consultant and Sales Leader with Wells Fargo in Seattle. Ross has hired, managed and developed top sales teams and has been instrumental in tripling sales within organizations he has worked for. Previous positions include Vice President and Branch Manager, Senior Home Mortgage Consultant and Manager of the Seattle Main mortgage office with Washington Mutual, Seattle WA. </p><p>In this new role, Mr. Thomas’s primary responsibilities will include; development and expansion of the First Federal mortgage division and managing mortgage lending sales through leadership, production, and personnel. This senior leadership role is responsible for strategic planning and execution; profitability; compliance and loan quality. </p><p>Kelly Liske, Executive Vice President / Chief Banking Officer stated, “Ross is a recognized leader in the mortgage lending community specializing in retail banking, mortgage lending and coaching and team development. His extensive relationship management and sales experience are critical to driving the mortgage line of business into the future. We look forward to working with Ross as we grow our mortgage division into our new markets; specifically expanding lending opportunities in the greater Puget Sound region. Ross is passionate about people, building relationships and mentoring staff, all of which are essential in growing our mortgage business and increasing shareholder value.” </p><p>About First Northwest Bancorp</p><p>First Northwest Bancorp, (NASDAQ: FNWB), a Washington corporation, is the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles. First Federal opened its doors in 1923 in Port Angeles, WA and continues to provide banking solutions for consumers and businesses throughout Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Whatcom Counties with 10 banking locations (including the Administration Center in Port Angeles, WA). www.ourfirstfed.com / (360)417.3204 / (800)800.1577</p>