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

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 1, 2008, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ “GBCI”) announced the completion of the acquisition of Bank of the San Juans, Durango, Colorado (“SJ Bank”). In connection with the acquisition, the parent holding company of SJ Bank was merged with and into GBCI. SJ Bank will operate as a separately chartered community banking subsidiary of GBCI.

     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) Exhibits.

99.1

Press Release dated December 1, 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 3, 2007		GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
		By:		/s/Ron J. Copher
				Ron J. Copher
				Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer