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 July 6, 2000 ------------------------------------ (Date of Report) FISHER COMPANIES INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Washington 000-22349 91-0222175 - ---------------------------- --------------------- ------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 1525 One Union Square, 600 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101-3185 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (206) 624-2752 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) None - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Item 5. Other Events On July 6, 2000, Fisher Companies Inc. announced the retirement of Patrick M. Scott, President and CEO of Fisher Broadcasting Inc. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release, dated July 6, 2000, regarding announcement of the retirement of Patrick M. Scott, President and CEO of Fisher Broadcasting Inc. 2 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 COMPANIES INC. Dated: July 14, 2000 By /s/ David D. Hillard ------------------------------------------ David D. Hillard Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated July 6, 2000, regarding announcement of the retirement of Patrick M. Scott, President and CEO of Fisher Broadcasting Inc.