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A Seattle Station on the Move...and then some



Fox 13 Seattle is leaving its broadcast nest on Westlake Ave in South Lake Union for a downtown, 16-story office tower called Axis 9 at 1800 9th Ave in the Denny Triangle.  Fox will be an anchor tenant and it's announcment says broadcasts there will begin next November.  It's a joint venture with Lake Washington Partners.   The Fox-owned station is making a strong run at the competition with this move when you consider the other owners in the market; Sinclair, Tegna and Cox/Apollo who are seeking buyers and consolidation.  Video announcment below:

https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-cezn46tqzjocnayl

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  1. IDC9December 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM

    Interesting move. I look forward to seeing how Fox 13 makes use of its new home, as well as what happens to their current home.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM

    Seems financially wise. Monetize property you’ve owned for decades and lease cheap space when downtown office vacancies are high. Operationally, not so great for reporters and crews on the go.

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  3. ChrisDecember 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM

    Perhaps this will allow for a more interesting setting for their evening sports wrap shows.

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    1. IDC9December 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM

      It just might. A dedicated sports studio decorated with Seattle and Northwest sports memorabilia could be just the thing they need.

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  4. Wayne LDecember 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM

    Good point. Like the other three competitors it will give them a much stronger skyline view for live shots, assuming they have rooftop connectivity built in as part of the deal. doesn't use its live skyline backdrop across from TMobile Park as much as I thought it would. Not sure why. KOMO fronts right near the Space Needle, as does KIRO.

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  5. ChrisDecember 23, 2025 at 6:15 AM

    Speaking of skyline, is KING (or maybe it was KOMO?) no longer decorating their tower on Queen Anne with lights this year? Or did that stop some time ago? I just noticed this yesterday.

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    1. Wayne LDecember 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM

      Haven't been over that way after dark. Can't confirm or deny.

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    2. "Mark Felt"December 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM

      I am a little late, but I can confirm from looking online that KING did have lights on their tower this year: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379569529068459/posts/2660064374352285/

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