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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001277277-08-000324
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20080911
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080912
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080912

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000933136
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035]
		IRS NUMBER:				911653725
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14667
		FILM NUMBER:		081069878

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		STREET 1:		1301 SECOND AVENUE
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98101
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-461-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1301 SECOND AVENUE
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98101

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WASHINGTON MUTUAL INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19941123
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<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font face="Times New Roman">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
Washington, D.C. 20549</font></b></p>

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<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font face="Times New Roman">FORM 8-K<br>
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CURRENT REPORT</font></b></p>

<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the<br>
Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></p>

<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September
11, 2008</font></p>

<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><u><font face="Times New Roman">WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC.<br>
</font></u></b>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)</p>

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<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">1301 SECOND AVENUE<br>
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101<br>
</font></b><font size="2">(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (206)&nbsp;461-2000</font></p>

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<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font><font size="2">&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font><font size="2">&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule&nbsp;14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font><font size="2">&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font><font size="2">&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></p>

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<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">SECTION 7 &ndash; REGULATION FD</font></b></p>

<p><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Item 7.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regulation FD Disclosure.</font></b></p>

<p style='text-indent:.5in'><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">On September 11, 2008, Washington Mutual, Inc. issued two press releases, which are included as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report. The information included in the press releases is
considered to be &ldquo;furnished&rdquo; under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.</font></p>

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<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS</font></b></p>

<p><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Item 9.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financial Statements and Exhibits.</font></b></p>

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<td valign="top"><font face="Times New Roman"><u><font size="2">Exhibits</font></u></font></td>
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<td valign="top"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Press Release, dated September
11, 2008</font></td>
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<td width="45" valign="top"><font size="2">99.2</font></td>
<td valign="top"><font size="2">Press Release, dated September 11, 2008</font></td>
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<p align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">SIGNATURE</font></b></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style='margin-right:-1.8pt;text-align:center'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;WAMU PROVIDES UPDATE ON EXPECTATIONS<br>
&nbsp;FOR THIRD QUARTER PERFORMANCE&nbsp;</font></b></p>

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		<p><font size="2" face="Wingdings">&sect;<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></font>
		<b><font size="2">Provision expected to be approximately $1.4
billion less than second quarter while company continues to build reserves<br>
		</font></b><font size="2" face="Wingdings">&sect;<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></font>
		<b><font size="2">Long-term credit outlook
unchanged<br></font></b><font size="2" face="Wingdings">&sect;<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></font>
		<b><font size="2">Liquidity stable at approximately $50
billion<br></font></b><font size="2" face="Wingdings">&sect;<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></font>
		<b><font size="2">Capital significantly above
&ldquo;well-capitalized&rdquo; levels</font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">SEATTLE, WA, September 11, 2008 -- Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) today provided an update on its expectation for third quarter performance:</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Third Quarter Earnings Outlook</font></b></p>

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<li class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">The company expects its capital ratios at quarter-end to remain significantly above the levels for well-capitalized institutions and continues to be confident that it has sufficient liquidity and capital to
support its operations while it returns to profitability.&nbsp;</font></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Net interest income is expected to be in line with the second quarter.</font></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">The third quarter provision for loan losses is expected to be approximately $4.5 billion, down from $5.9 billion in the second quarter while reserves are expected to build, as described in greater detail
below.</font></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Net charge-offs are expected to increase by less than 20 percent in the third quarter compared with a growth rate of nearly 60 percent during the second quarter.</font></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Non interest income is expected to be approximately $1.0 billion, up significantly from the second quarter, reflecting continued growth in depositor and retail banking fees (up 6% from the second quarter) as
well as stronger MSR results due to slower prepayment speeds.</font></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Non interest expense is expected to be down approximately $200 million, reflecting expectations for lower resizing costs and lower foreclosed asset expense.</font></li>
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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Credit Performance</font></b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">WaMu expects the third quarter provision to be approximately $4.5 billion, down from $5.9 billion in the second quarter, but nearly two times expected charge-offs, resulting in an
expected increase of approximately $1.8 billion in the allowance for loan losses at quarter end.&nbsp; Residential mortgage provisions are expected to be approximately $3.4 billion, down approximately $2.1 billion from second quarter residential mortgage provision of
approximately $5.5 billion.&nbsp; Offsetting this decrease is an expected $600 million increase in the card provision, the majority of which is the result of credit card securitizations maturing in the ordinary course and returning to the balance sheet.&nbsp; The
company expects its total loan loss reserve to increase from $8.5 billion at June 30<sup>th</sup> to approximately $10.3 billion at the end of the third quarter.</font></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Liquidity and Capital</font></b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Retail deposit balances at the end of August of $143 billion were essentially unchanged from year-end 2007. In addition, the company continues to maintain a strong liquidity position
with approximately $50 billion of liquidity from reliable funding sources.</font></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">The company&rsquo;s tier 1 leverage and total risk-based capital ratios at June 30, 2008 were 7.76%, and 13.93%, respectively, which were significantly above the regulatory requirements
for well capitalized institutions. The company expects both ratios to remain significantly above the levels for well-capitalized institutions at the end of the third quarter.</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Mortgage Agency Preferred Stock</font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">In the third quarter the company expects to record an other-than-temporary impairment loss related to its investments in perpetual preferred securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association
(Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).&nbsp; The amortized cost of these available-for-sale securities was $282 million at June 30, 2008, and the securities are currently valued at approximately 10 percent of par value.&nbsp; The
impact on third quarter results from other-than-temporary impairment losses on these perpetual preferred securities and any other available-for-sale securities will depend on fair values at the end of the quarter.&nbsp; The company does not hold any common or any
other equity securities issued by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The impairment follows actions by the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency with respect to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.</font></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Important Cautionary Statements</font></b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">WaMu will report its full third quarter results on October 22, 2008.&nbsp; The company expects market conditions to remain volatile during September and therefore the actual third
quarter results could differ materially from the third quarter earnings outlook provided above.&nbsp; In addition, the third quarter earnings outlook provided above does not include any potential goodwill impairment that may result from the third quarter testing in
progress, <font color="black">which may result in a non-cash charge to earnings if the implied fair value of any reporting unit is less than its carrying value.&nbsp; The company has not concluded that an impairment charge in any of its reporting units will be
required, but a charge for goodwill impairment would have no impact on the company&rsquo;s regulatory capital ratios or liquidity if taken.</font></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Times New Roman">The foregoing information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes and other information contained in the company&rsquo;s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Times New Roman">The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements.</font><font size="2">&nbsp; Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to
historical or current facts. They often include words such as "expects," "anticipates,"&nbsp; intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may."
Forward-looking statements provide management's current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events or results. They may include projections of the company's revenues, income, earnings per share, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure or
other financial items, descriptions of management's plans or objectives for future operations, products or services, or descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to the foregoing. They are not guarantees of future performance. By their nature,
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date made and management does not undertake to update them to reflect changes or events that occur after that date except as required by federal securities
laws.&nbsp; There are a number of significant factors which could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond management's control or its ability to accurately
forecast or predict. Factors that might cause our future performance to vary from that described in our forward-looking statements include market, credit, operational, regulatory, strategic, liquidity, capital and economic factors as discussed in "Management's
Discussion and Analysis" and in other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, other factors besides those listed below or discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission could adversely affect our
results and this list is not a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Significant among the factors are the following which are described in greater detail in Part I Item 1A &ndash; "Risk Factors" in the company's 2007 Annual Report on Form
10-K/A:</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; Economic conditions that negatively affect housing prices and the job market have resulted, and may continue to result, in a deterioration in credit quality of the company's loan portfolios, and such
deterioration in credit quality has had, and could continue to have, a negative impact on the company's business;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company's access to market-based liquidity sources may be negatively impacted if market conditions persist, as a result of recent rating agency actions or if further ratings downgrades occur.
Funding costs may increase from current levels, and gain on sale may be reduced, leading to reduced earnings;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; If the company has significant additional losses, it may need to raise additional capital, which could have a dilutive effect on existing shareholders, and it may affect its ability to pay dividends on
its common and preferred stock;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; Changes in interest rates may adversely affect the company's business, including net interest income and earnings;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; Certain of the company's loan products have features that may result in increased credit risk;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company uses estimates in determining the fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be imprecise and result in significant changes in valuation;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company is subject to risks related to credit card operations, and this may adversely affect its credit card portfolio and its ability to continue growing the credit card business;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company is subject to operational risk, which may result in incurring financial losses and reputational issues;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company's failure to comply with laws and regulations could have adverse effects on the company&rsquo;s operations and profitability;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; Changes in regulation of financial services companies, housing government sponsored enterprises, mortgage originators and servicers, and credit card lenders could adversely affect the
company;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company&rsquo;s business and earnings are highly sensitive to general business, economic and market conditions, and continued deterioration in these conditions may adversely affects its business
and earnings;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company may face damage to its professional reputation and business as a result of allegations and negative public opinion as well as pending and threatened litigation; and</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&bull; The company is subject to significant competition from banking and nonbanking companies.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Contact:<br>
Washington Mutual, Inc.<br>
Media Contact<br>
Derek Aney<br>
206-500-6094 (Seattle)<br>
212-326-6075 (New York)<br>
</font>
<font color="black" size="2" face="Times New Roman">derek.aney@wamu.net</font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Washington Mutual, Inc.<br>
Investor Relations Contact<br>
Alan Magleby<br>
206-500-4148 (Seattle)<br>
212-702-6955 (New York)<br>
</font>
<font color="black" size="2" face="Times New Roman">alan.magleby@wamu.net</font></p>
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<b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Exhibit 99.2</font></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style='text-align:center'><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">WAMU RESPONDS TO MOODY&rsquo;S DOWNGRADES</font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">SEATTLE, WA, September 11, 2008 &ndash; In response to today&rsquo;s ratings action by Moody&rsquo;s Investor Service, Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) had the following statement:</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&ldquo;We believe that Moody&rsquo;s decision to reduce the ratings of Washington Mutual, Inc. to below investment grade is inconsistent with the company&rsquo;s current financial condition, as outlined in
the press release we issued earlier this afternoon.&nbsp; The action by Moody&rsquo;s appears to reflect the current uncertainty in the markets, rather than a thorough evaluation of Washington Mutual&rsquo;s business, the strength of its national franchise and the
steps it is taking to return to profitability.&nbsp; Moody&rsquo;s rating for Washington Mutual Bank remains investment grade, and Washington Mutual, Inc.&rsquo;s and Washington Mutual Bank&rsquo;s ratings remain &ldquo;investment grade&rdquo; at other rating
agencies.&nbsp; None of Washington Mutual, Inc.&rsquo;s or Washington Mutual Bank&rsquo;s unsecured debt is subject to ratings-based financial covenants that would result in acceleration or early maturity events or defaults.&nbsp; The company does not expect the
impact of Moody&rsquo;s actions on borrowings, collateral or margin requirements to be material.&nbsp; The company has no intention to suspend dividends on its preferred stock as a result of Moody&rsquo;s action.&rdquo;</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Important Cautionary Statements<br>
</font></b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">The foregoing statement may contain forward-looking statements and should be read in conjunction with the press release the company issued earlier this afternoon.&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Contact:</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Media Contact<br>
Derek Aney<br>
Washington Mutual, Inc.<br>
206-500-6094 (Seattle)<br>
212-326-6075 (New York)<br>
</font>
<font color="black" size="2" face="Times New Roman">derek.aney@wamu.net</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;Investor Relations Contact<br>
Alan Magleby<br>
Washington Mutual, Inc.<br>
206-500-4148 (Seattle)<br>
212-702-6955 (New York)<br>
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<font color="black" size="2" face="Times New Roman">alan.magleby@wamu.net</font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>
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