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.
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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.
Oregon and California Issue Warnings For AI Use in Schools
Many people agree the warnings highlight the potential risks associated with rapid AI integration in the educational system in both states.
NyQuil And Other Over-The-Counter Drugs Could Get You a DUI in Oregon
Better not take that Nyquil before you get behind the wheel in the state of Oregon.
Saving Lives From Deadly Fentanyl The Aim of WA Lawmaker
Wa lawmaker wants to save lives from overdoses of fentanyl
People Frustrated With Downtown Parking Sound Off To Council
The council held a study session Tuesday looking for answers to the high cost of parking in downtown Yakima.
The Dying and Dead Oregon’s Top Three Overdose Counties
Just like other many other states including nearby Washington state Oregon officials say the crisis is driven by opioids like fentanyl, methamphetamine
As The Search Continues Yakima Hires Temporary City Manager
The Yakima City Council on Monday voted in favor of hiring former assistant city manager Dave Zabell