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
Fake Officers Still a Problem in WA, Yakima Police Give Warnings
The problem of fake Officers is ongoing in Washington and the most recent police report is out of Edmonds.
Oregon Declares State of Emergency in Portland During Fentanyl Crisis
People who live in Portland are demanding answers to the growing public drug problem in the city.
Oh No You Have Bed Bugs? As a Tenant You Have Rights in Or and Wa
They're described as oval rusty-red colored bugs with no wings. They're the size of an apple seed.
Looking For Love in Feburary? Beware of Costly Love Scams
Officials from the Better Business Bureau say scammers are hoping to cash in on the search for a significant other.
Top Five Places in WA Where We Think a Movie Should Be Made
But it should because there's plenty of beautiful places to make an epic movie.
Did You Get A Ballot? Time To Help Schools in the Valley
Yakima County Auditor Charles Ross says he expects a larger turnout in this presidential election year.
Fill That Tank With Cheaper Gas As You Start The Week in Yakima
Officials at GasBuddy say average gasoline prices in Yakima are down 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65 per gallon.
Beware Power Phone Scam Looking To Get Your Money In Yakima
Lots of scams targeting Yakima residents come around every year and another is back after seeing victims in Yakima back in 2018.
Yakima Police Speed Patrols Having an Impact on Your Driving
The most recent statistics available from the Yakima Police Department show officers made 25,237 traffic stops in 2022 compared with 39,712 in 2023
Yakima’s Rod House Gets Big Money to Help Homeless Youth
The state is helping kids who are homeless in Yakima and in many other parts of Washington.