SPOKANE, Wash. — If you live in eastern Washington, you won’t be able to do seven-digit dialing starting today. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 24, you have to add the 509 area code to all calls. The ...

Callers within Washington’s 509 area code must now include that area code, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission said. The switch took effect Sunday, Oct. 24. The change to 10-digit ...