In August 2009 Fisher Communications Inc., parent of <a href="http://www.komonews.com/" target="_blank">KOMO-TV</a> and <a href="http://www.komonews.com/news/radio" target="_blank">KOMO  Radio</a>, launched <a href="http://www.komonews.com/communities" target="_blank">“KOMO Communities,”</a> a network of 43 hyperlocal  neighborhood websites in the Greater Seattle area. Today the network  includes 21 sites in the city of Seattle and 34 in communities through  much of Western Washington. Promotion for the sites says:
<blockquote>“Go beyond the region’s headlines and  find the latest news in your community. This is the place for  conversations to start and communities to connect on important topics  and issues. Your community news—be a part of it.”</blockquote>