We Are the WSAB

 

The Washington State Association of Broadcasters, customarily known as the WSAB, is a member supported trade association representing the management of radio and television stations in the state of Washington. Founded in 1935, the WSAB advocates for its members in Olympia and Washington, DC, focusing its legislative efforts on the preservation of journalists’ rights (including public records access), advertising categories and any matters that effect the day-to-day operation of radio and television stations.  Membership consists of commercial radio and television stations and non-commercial public (including educational) radio and television stations in the state of Washington.  In addition, there are more than 50 Associate members from fields related to the broadcasting industry. 

 

Washington State 2026 EAS RMT Schedule

The Washington State Emergency Communications Committee (SECC) has released the 2026 EAS RMT Schedule, which can be found by clicking on the button below. The EAS Testing Schedule can be also be found under the Engineering tab.

2026 EAS RMT TEST SCHEDULE
2025 EAS RMT TEST SCHEDULE

Washington State Lowest Unit Rate Windows - 2026

Special Election Dates in 2026 are:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Check with your local County Clerk’s Office to confirm if special elections will be held in your service area. If so, the 45 day Lowest Unit Rate (LUR) Window is December 28, 2025 to February 10, 2026.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Check with your local County Clerk’s Office to confirm if special elections will be held in your service area. If so, the 45 day Lowest Unit Rate (LUR) Window is March 15, 2026 to April 28, 2026.

Primary Election

The Primary Election is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

The 45 day Lowest Unit Rate (LUR) Window is June 21, 2026 to August 4, 2026.

General Election

The General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The 60 day Lowest Unit Rate (LUR) Window is September 5, 2026 to November 3, 2026.


2025 Broadcast Calendar

Click on the button below to access the 2025 Broadcast Calendar from David Oxenford, the WSAB’s FCC Counsel.

2025 Broadcast Calendar

The WSAB is a member of the following organizations:


Get in Contact

 

washington state association of broadcasters

PO Box 18026

spokane, WA 99228

Email: kshipman@wsab.org

Phone: 360-705-0774

 

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