Lotus Communications officially purchased the remaining radio stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group.

The deal, originally announced in June, cost Lotus $18 million and includes the acquisition of "all-news KOMO-AM/FM, talk KVI-AM, and hot AC KPLZ-FM in Seattle" per a Radio Ink report.

"Today begins an exciting era as we begin working with the amazing staff at these heritage radio stations KOMO, KPLZ, and KVI," said Lotus President Jim Kalmenson. "These are legendary stations which share Lotus's vision of producing local programming to serve the community and support our hometown businesses. Seattle is home to several excellent broadcasting companies who have made this a great radio market."