Though in the age of smartphones, most of us already do that. The new area code overlay, which was originally approved in 2000, will start in western parts of the state that fall under the 360 ...

Seven-digit dialing is out, 10-digit dialing is in. Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, callers in 82 area codes across 35 states and one U.S. territory will be required to use their three-digit area code ...