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

June 26, 2006

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

FISHER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Washington	000-22439	91-0222175
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Fourth Avenue N., Suite 510, Seattle, Washington 98109

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(206) 404-7000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 1.01 Entry into Material Definitive Agreements

     On June 28, 2006, Fisher Communications, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fisher Broadcasting Company (“Fisher”) has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire the stock of African-American Broadcasting of Bellevue, Inc. (“AAB”), licensee of television station KWOG, Bellevue, Washington. Upon execution of the Stock Purchase Agreement, Fisher acquired a minority 25% ownership interest in AAB. Acquisition of the controlling 75% interest will occur following Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) approval of a transfer of control of AAB.

     Fisher has also entered into a Local Marketing Agreement with AAB on June 26, 2006 whereby Fisher will assist AAB with programming, management and operations service until the transaction is consummated. The transaction is subject to approval from the FCC as well as customary closing conditions.

     A press release announcing the purchase is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)   Exhibits

99.1  Press release, dated June 28, 2006.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

	FISHER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Dated: June 29, 2006	By	/s/ Judith A. Endejan
		Judith A. Endejan
		Senior Vice President General Counsel

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Exhibit Index

99.1     Press release, dated June 28, 2006.