FSCI Fisher Communications, Inc. (MM)

Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its six Great Falls, Montana radio stations to STARadio Corp., which is based in Quincy, Illinois. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"The acquisition of these stations by STARadio will complete the disposition of Fisher's small market radio group, which started in 2006," stated Colleen B. Brown, President & CEO of Fisher Communications. "We are thrilled that STARadio will acquire these properties and feel that STARadio is a great fit for our Fisher team members in that market."

Howard Doss, President of STARadio, added, "We are pleased to be returning to Great Falls after owning stations from 1988 through 2001 in the market and look forward to working with the business community."

Between October 2006 and June 2007, Fisher sold 19 of its 24 small-market radio stations located in Montana and Eastern Washington to Cherry Creek Radio, but was unable to include the remaining Great Falls radio stations in the sale due to regulatory restrictions.

Fisher has entered into a Time Brokerage Agreement effective June 1, 2011 until the closing of the transaction, anticipated to occur in September, 2011.

About Fisher Communications Fisher Communications (FSCI) is an innovative local media company with television, radio, internet and mobile operations throughout the western United States. Fisher operates 20 television stations, which include network affiliations with ABC, CBS, FOX, Univision and CW that reach 3.5% of U.S. television households, and 10 radio stations targeting a full range of audience demographics. Fisher Interactive produces more than 125 local and hyper-local websites and delivers comprehensive multiplatform advertising solutions to local businesses. The Company is headquartered at Fisher Plaza, a 300,000 square foot media, telecommunications and data center facility in Seattle, WA. More information about Fisher Communications, Inc. is available at www.fsci.com.

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