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New TV news alliance in WA




Effective March 1, KXLY , the ABC affiliate in Spokane will be producing morning (7-9 am) and evening newscasts (10 pm) for Fox 28 there, taking the partnership away from KHQ.  The Fox changed ownership in July, perhaps paving the way for KXLY to take over the territory.    KREM will likely have a new owner soon itself, if and when the Nexstar-Tegna deal is done.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2026 at 9:58 AM

    KHQ changed ownership?

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    1. Wayne LFebruary 27, 2026 at 11:43 AM

      My error, thanks for correcting. I meant that Fox 28 was sold to RIncon.

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  2. DrewMarch 3, 2026 at 10:22 PM

    In Yakima/Tri-Cities KXLY took over the 7a-9am Weekdays on Fox 41/11 and KIMA/KEPR took over the 10pm all from KHQ/KNDO/U

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    1. Wayne LMarch 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM

      You can't tell the stations there without a scorecard.

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