Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Modrite Fire burns almost 58K acres near Inchelium, 62% contained The "206″ is getting a new neighbor this summer. The Utilities ...

Seattle is getting a new area code — 564 — starting next month as the OG 206 runs out of available numbers. Why it matters: The addition marks the end of an era because 206 has been shorthand for ...

It’s the end of an era. Or rather, the end of an area code. As the 206 area code is almost exhausted in Seattle, a new code will hit the city next month. Say hello to 564. The new area code was ...