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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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
Yakima City Council Meets Monday to Talk About New City Manager
Council member Matt Brown says they're now working with the city human resources office to issue a job description.
Winter Gas Prices in Yakima Down As You Fill The Tank on Monday
After a rise in prices last week gas prices in Yakima have fallen 3.0 cents per gallon over the last week.
Frustrated with Downtown Yakima Parking? Big Meeting on Tuesday
Many people who live and work in downtown are looking for answers after the city placed a hold on parking enforcement in the downtown area in December last year.
Criminal Street Gangs You May See in The State of Oregon
But police specifically in the cities of Medford, Eugene, Salem, Klamath Falls, Woodburn and Portland say they're always busy every year
Do You Carry Concealed? Prosecutor Says Know Laws Before You Fire
Do you carry a concealed pistol?
Authorities Identify Man Shot By Police Sunday Near Selah
He was shot after authorities responded to a burglary in the 1100 block of Ames Road at about 12:20 pm Sunday.
Top States in The Northwest Where Your Car is Likely To Be Stolen
First on the list is Colorado but number 2 is Washington State when it comes to vehicle thefts.
Community Risk Reduction Week Lands in Washington State
The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office is concerned about a variety of things this winter that could lead to a house fire.