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GCI completes purchase of 3 Southeast TV stations

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Aug 1, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

GCI has completed its purchase of three television stations in Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan. The deal means the telecom giant now owns almost every commercial TV station in Southeast Alaska. Read More

GCI buys three Southeast TV stations, with big ambitions

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Dec 19, 2013 | Local News, Syndicated

GCI has announced plans to buy all three CBS affiliates in Southeast Alaska, including KTNL in Sitka. The purchase comes just weeks after GCI officially took ownership of three other stations, including Sitka's KSCT. If the sale is approved, GCI will own most of the commercial TV stations in Southeast--and it could mark a new era in Alaska media. Read More