The “206″ is getting a new neighbor this summer. The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced that the area code “564″ will launch on June 10 in the Seattle area.

Re: “New area code is a sign of the times” (May 15, Opinion): Good to hear from you 564, and welcome! Scooching over to make room, this absolutely-freaking-from-Seattleite feels warm ...