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
Yakima School District Staff Say Cut Administrators Not Teachers
The cuts by the district have upset many including district staff, those who work in the district.
Could Yakima See a Violent Summer of Crime? It’s Possible
Officers in the city gang unit say as the temperatures increase more people will be outside and that's when they see the clashes between groups or gangs in the city.
Yakima Council Approves Downtown Parking Plan And New Pool
The Yakima City Council approves new parking plan and contract for a new pool at MLK Jr. Park.
WA State Declares Drought Emergency Bracing For a Dry Summer
It's so short that the Washington State Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency.
Have a Student Loan? Scammers Are Busy Trying To Trick You
BEWARE; If you have a student loan and you're waiting for a notice to tell you your debt has been lessened or erased watch for scammers.
It’s Kids Fish In and Earth Day at the Yakima Greenway Saturday
It's time to go fishing and learn about the earth.
Safe Yakima Valley Starts Campaign to Save Kids From Overdoses
Officials at Safe Yakima Valley have started an educational campaign to prevent the overdose deaths.
Filling the Tank? Prices Down in Yakima But Still Expensive
The cheapest station in the valley is Wheelers Kountry Korner in Wapato where gas is selling for $3.88 a gallon.
Yakima Police Start New Relationship with Yakama Nation
The council will also vote on a new downtown parking plan.
Like Everything Else Camping and Boating Fees Rising in Wa State
Well, sorry the fees may be on the rise next year to camp or even boat in Washington State.