UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 30, 2008

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

Montana
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
000-18911
81-0519541

49 Commons Loop
Kalispell, Montana 59901
(Address of principal executive offices)  (zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (406) 756-4200

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Item 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On December 30, 2008, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ “GBCI”) (the “Company”) announced that it had informed representatives of the U.S. Treasury Department of its decision to forego participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program.
 
The Company also announced that it has elected to take part in the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program and is eligible for participation in the FDIC’s debt guarantee program.
 
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

Item 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 
(a)
Financial statements. – not applicable

 
(b)
Pro forma financial information. – not applicable

 
(c)
Shell company transactions - not applicable
 
 
(d)
Exhibits:
 
 
99.1
Press Release dated December 30, 2008

 
 
 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: December 30, 2008
GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
     
 
By:
/s/ Michael J. Blodnick
President & Chief Executive Officer