Pure valley boy. Grew up in Yakima. Graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1982 and Seattle University in 1997. I've been reading, writing and producing news for KIT since 1992. I married my elementary school sweetheart and am the proud father of an 18-year-old daughter who attends Heritage University and is studying to be a doctor. When I'm not working, I'm skiing. Been on skis for the past 41 years.
Lance Tormey
Camp Hope Director Hopes City Helps Them Help Homeless
Andy Ferguson says they'll close the indoor facility on June 30 and re-open the Camp Hope on city property behind the former K-Mart property on East Nob Hill.
Downtown Yakima Water Saving Landscape Project Underway
City officials say they're installing new soil, irrigation lines and plants that require little water in landscaping areas around the City of Yakima’s 2nd Street parking lot.
Yakima Council Tuesday Postpones Action On Major Issues
In fact the council made no major decisions on three major issues. The council postponed action on the enhanced dangerous dogs ordinance, the Yakima Rotary Aquatics Center planned for Chesterley Park were postponed for future action.
Yakima City Proposes Changes To Dangerous Dogs Ordinance
The council is expected to talk about proposed changes to the current dangerous dogs ordinance.
Authorities Arrest Wanted Shooter In Grandview
Luis Coronado Vazquez was arrested at a motel in Grandview Tuesday morning.
Yakima’s Indoor Homeless Shelter to Close June 30
A letter sent to the city from Transform Yakima Together requests the city help in finding a permanent location for a homeless shelter East of the former Kmart on East Nob Hill separate from the property used for a homeless shelter at the wastewater treatment plant.
2018 Central Washington State Fair Theme is ‘Go All Out’
It's months away, but the theme to this year's Central Washington State Fair has been announced: "Go All Out."
Attorney, Army Major Declares Candidacy For 15th District
39-year-old Dufault has announced his candidacy for the 15th District State seat position 2 held by David Taylor.
Rep. Newhouse Gets Award For Conservative Voting Record
The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) has released its 47th Annual Federal Ratings of Congress and announced that Rep. Dan Newhouse is among the recipients of ACUF’s Award for Conservative Achievement.
Sentencing For Moneytree Killer Set For May 4
Both Moneytree employees who had just arrived for work at the store in Yakima.