Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seattle man to run 220 miles across Iceland to raise money for Ukrainian amputees The "206″ is getting a new neighbor this summer.

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 ...

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 ...

That’s according to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, which handles area codes. Starting June 10, if you request a new phone number or an extra line in the 206 area, you may get ...