The Laura Ingraham Show Moves to News Talk 1300 AM KKOL; Nationally Recognized Talk Show Host Launches Show on August 28

Gonzalez stated, "As one of the most recognized names in talk radio today, we are delighted to have Laura Ingraham join News Talk 1300 AM. Her audience is both large and loyal and combined with our current weekday programs, we offer Seattle listeners a complete line-up featuring informative and entertaining conservative talk."

After graduating from Dartmouth College, Laura worked as a speechwriter in the final two years of the Reagan Administration at the White House, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education. She went on to graduate from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she was Notes Editor of the Law Review. She served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Ralph K. Winter on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. After clerking, Laura worked as a white-collar criminal defense attorney for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Laura launched "The Laura Ingraham Show" in 2001.

In addition to hosting her own syndicated radio program, Laura is an author, frequent columnist, and television commentator. Her latest book "Shut Up & Sing: How the Elites in Hollywood, Politics...and the UN are Subverting America" is a bestseller. Her book "The Hillary Trap," first released in June 2000, was recently re-released in an updated paperback version.

Beginning August 28, the new 1300 AM KKOL line-up features:

-- The Laura Ingraham Show, 6:00-9:00 a.m.;

-- The Dennis Prager Show, 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon;

-- The Jerry Doyle Show, 12 Noon - 3:00 p.m.;

-- The Hugh Hewitt Show, 3:00-6:00 p.m.;

-- The Mike Gallagher Show, 6:00-9:00 p.m. and

-- The Michael Reagan Show, 9:00 p.m.- Midnight.

Salem Communications (Nasdaq:SALM) is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem Communications owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), an Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 102 radio stations, including 66 stations in 23 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Released August 23, 2006