FSCI Fisher Communications, Inc. (MM)

Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) announced today that it has signed an agreement to affiliate with The CW Television Network in the Yakima/Tri-Cities, Washington television market.

Starting March 31, Fisher's stations will broadcast The CW Television Network on KIMA-DT2 in Yakima and KEPR-DT2 in the Tri-Cities.

"The CW Television Network is a terrific addition to our station line-up and will help us more completely serve our marketplace," said Rob Dunlop, Fisher Senior Vice President of Operations. "The CW nicely complements our CBS affiliates and we are delighted to be working with them."

"We're thrilled to have such a strong group as Fisher Communications to bring our network to the viewers of southern Washington," said Russell Myerson, Executive Vice President of The CW Television Network. "This has been such a great season for The CW, with shows like 'Gossip Girl,' '90210,' and 'Smallville' performing beyond expectations, and we're looking forward to having a successful venture with our new partners at Fisher."

In addition to The CW's primetime fare, the stations will feature local morning and late news produced by sister CBS stations KIMA and KEPR, and shows like "The King of Queens," "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," "Sex and the City," "Married With Children," "Still Standing," and "That '70s Show."

About Fisher Communications

Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based communications company that owns and operates 13 full power television stations (including a 50%-owned television station), 7 low power television stations and 8 radio stations in the Western United States. The Company owns and operates Fisher Pathways, a satellite and fiber transmission provider; and Fisher Plaza, a media, telecommunications, and data center facility located near downtown Seattle. For more information about Fisher Communications, Inc., go to www.fsci.com.

About The CW Television Network

The CW Network was formed as a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation. The CW is America's fifth broadcast network and the only network targeting women 18-34. The CW offers a six-night, 13-hour primetime lineup that runs Sunday through Friday; a two-hour weekday afternoon block; and a five-hour Saturday morning animation block that delivers a total of 30 hours of programming a week over seven days. The network's primetime schedule includes such popular series as "America's Next Top Model," "Gossip Girl," "90210," "One Tree Hill" and "Smallville."

Media Contacts: Fisher Communications: Sard Verbinnen & Co Ron Low or David Isaacs (415) 618-8750 The CW: Steve Domier (818) 977-8241