Lance Tormey hails from Yakima, Washington. He's dedicated his life to journalism. Tormey has been delivering local news, opinion analysis, and sharing captivating stories to Washington State listeners for over 3 decades. Lance covers hard news like gang shootings, wildfires, local and state elections, skiing news, outdoor activities and local government. Lance is a 1982 graduate of Eisenhower High School. After graduating from Seattle University in 1987, Tormey started his radio career in Moses Lake and moved to Yakima in 1990. He's married to his elementary school sweetheart and has a 25-year-old daughter who is an ICU nurse.
Lance Tormey
BOOMING HEALTH RISK: Whidbey Island Residents Say Jets Are Too Loud
It's the sound of military attack jets and a new study has found that the sound may be impacting the health of 74,000 in Washington State.
Double Fire Trouble: East Valley, Sunnyside Blazes Burn Thursday
The first fire was reported at about 20 acres in East Valley near Riverside Road and State Route 24.
Big Win for Workers: King County Approves Highest Wage in the Nation
Imagine being a young person making minimum wage money in King County.
Blazing Memories: 44 Years Since Mt. St. Helens’ Iconic Eruption
It was something the state had never experienced and many people were looking for information on Sunday morning at 8:32 a.m. Many Turned to KIT Radio.
Armed and Aware In WA: Understanding Self-Defense Laws
If you carry a gun you know the rules you must operate under to use deadly force.
Blue Line Memorial: Yakima to Honor Fallen Heroes This Thursday
Yakima Police Capt. Jay Seely says Peace Officers Memorial Day is Wednesday, May 15.
Furious Drivers on the Loose: Road Rage Incidents Soar in Wa
Authorities say they've seen an uptick over the last 10 years because of an increase in traffic and higher prices.
Time For a New Home? Yakima Real Estate Prices on The Rise
Cory Bemis, owner of John L. Scott Real Estate in Yakima says expect to pay an average of $348,000
Lilac Love: Spokane’s Iconic Festival Celebrates 86 Years of Beauty
The annual week of activities leading up to the festival and big torchlight parade started Monday.
It’s Up Again This Week? Yep. And Get Ready For A Spendy Summer
GasBuddy officials say the average gasoline prices in Yakima have risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.37 per gallon.