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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Lockdown Lifted At White Swan High School After Gun Incident
All students and staff are safe and no injuries reported. The 17-minute lock down was lifted shortly after 8:00 am Wednesday.
Looking For a Home? Yakima Median Price Down From Last Year
Numbers are down across the board says Cory Bemis, owner of Yakima's John L. Scott Realty.
Gang Member Who Shot Macy’s Employee Faces Assault Charge
Police say a 37-year-old employee of Macy's was shot in both wrists after trying to stop Donini outside of the store.
Yakima Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident Friday
A Yakima man was arrested on Friday on an assault charge for what police say was a road rage incident.
Teen Found Dead in Truck Viciously Murdered Say Salem OR Police
Now police have a suspect in custody.
WA and OR’s Scariest Snowfall Records: A Historical Look
Is the next big snow storm on its way soon to Washington and Oregon?
New Mayor Wants Future City Manager To Be From Yakima
Last week the council voted 5-2 to remove current City Manager Bob Harrison which is set to leave on February 2.
Hey Yakima You Can Fill The Tank With The Cheapest Gas in WA
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy says sluggish demand for gas has lead to lower prices on the national side.
Yakima County Holding Affordable housing Meetings this Month
It's been a problem for year and for many it's a frustrating problem because they can't find an affordable place to live.
Yakima Looking For Solutions During Study Session on Parking
As the council tries to figure out what to do about paid parking downtown the city has suspended parking enforcement at least until the month of March