SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

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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 5, 2002

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WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		1-14667 (Commission File Number)		91-1653725 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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1201 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (206) 461-2000

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Item 9.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

      The following slides may be used by Washington Mutual, Inc. in various presentations to investors:

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SIGNATURE

     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, thereto duly authorized.

		WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC.
	/s/ Fay L. Chapman
		By:    Fay L. Chapman          Senior Executive Vice President

Date:  December 4, 2002