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Fisher Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSCI) announced that effective July 17, 2006, James Clayton will assume the position of Vice President and General Manager of KOMO TV in Seattle, and will also have responsibility for KWOG TV, the pending Seattle station acquisition that will become a Univision affiliate.

Clayton has over thirty years of experience in the broadcast industry, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of Fox Television stations WNYW and WWOR in New York City. He has also managed stations in Detroit and Cincinnati and has held executive sales positions at stations in the Midwest and at CBS in New York.

"I am very excited about joining such a dynamic company as Fisher Communications and living in Seattle's vibrant community. KOMO TV has always been an integral part of the community, and I look forward to expanding that role," stated Clayton.

"Jim has a winning track record and he will be a great asset to KOMO TV," added Colleen Brown, Fisher's President and CEO. "He will bring tremendous energy and commitment to Seattle and KOMO TV."

Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based integrated media company. The Company's nine network-affiliated television stations, and a tenth station 50% owned by Fisher Communications, are located in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and its 27 radio stations broadcast in Washington and Montana. The Company also owns and operates Fisher Plaza, a facility located near downtown Seattle.