8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 25, 2003

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

FISHER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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

1525 One Union Square, 600 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101-3185

(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)

Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure

On April 25, 2003, Fisher Communications, Inc., issued a press release announcing the results of its 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the retirement of Donald G. Graham, Jr., as Chairman of the Board of Directors, the election of Phelps K. Fisher as Chairman of the Board of Directors and the elimination of certain executive officer positions as part of Fisher Communications’ ongoing restructuring process. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Fisher Communications, Inc. issued April 25, 2003.

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: April 25, 2003	By	/s/    DAVID HILLARD
		David D. Hillard Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

99.1 Press Release issued April 25, 2003.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:    Christopher G. Wheeler of Fisher Communications, Inc. 206-404-6784

FISHER COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING

Donald G. Graham, Jr. to retire as Chairman of the Board; replaced by Phelps K. Fisher

Fisher to eliminate certain executive positions in ongoing restructuring

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON—APRIL 25, 2003—Fisher Communications (NASDAQ:FSCI) today announced that James W. Cannon, Phelps K. Fisher, Jacklyn F. Meurk, and Jerry A. St. Dennis were elected to three-year terms as directors at Fisher’s annual meeting held yesterday.

In accordance with the wishes of Donald G. Graham, Jr. as he reaches the age of 80, the Board has accepted Mr. Graham’s request that he not stand for reelection as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has elected Phelps K. Fisher to serve as Chairman of the Board in Mr. Graham’s place. Mr. Graham has consented to chair the newly–established Planning Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Fisher said, “We are grateful for Mr. Graham’s leadership as Chairman of the Board and are very pleased that he has agreed to continue as a director and serve as Chairman of the Planning Committee.”

In addition, the company announced that as part of its ongoing restructuring program it is eliminating several executive positions, among them the Chief Operating and Chief Communications Officers. Warren Spector, Fisher’s Chief Operating Officer, and Christopher Wheeler, Fisher’s Chief Communications Officer, are expected to remain with the company for a suitable transition period. Commenting upon the elimination of the positions, Fisher President and CEO William W. Krippaehne Jr. said, “The ongoing restructuring reduces the scale and complexity of the organization and therefore the need for such positions. The elimination of the positions is not a reflection on their performance or contribution to the past welfare of the company.” He added, “ They will be missed by the Fisher team.”

Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based communications and media company focused on creating, aggregating, and distributing information and entertainment to a broad range of audiences. Its 12 network-affiliated television stations are located primarily in the Northwest, and its 28 radio stations broadcast in Washington, Oregon, and Montana. Other media operations include Fisher Entertainment, a program production business, as well as Fisher Pathways, a satellite and fiber transmission provider, and Fisher Plaza, a digital communications hub located in Seattle.