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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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.
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.
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.
Yakima Police Start New Relationship with Yakama Nation
The council will also vote on a new downtown parking plan.
It’s Time To Celebrate Trees During Arborfest in Yakima Saturday
The festival is set for Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Man Arrested For Theft Found With Pistol and Brass Knuckles
Police were called to the store Tuesday afternoon after being called because a person had been taken into custody for theft.
What’s Going On? Wa Insurance Rates Through The Roof
Officials in the Washington Insurance Commissioner's Office has linked the rate increase to inflation.
Gas Prices Shooting Up in Wa and Yakima and It’s Not yet Summer
Average gasoline prices in Yakima have risen 12.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.40 per gallon
Yakima Group Collects Signatures To Force City To Reinstate Committees
They want the city to reinstate the committees or send the issue to the ballot for voters.
Driver Crashes SUV into Front Door of Yakima Gift Shop Wednesday
Store officials say the customers inside the store were lucky they weren't in the front area or they could have been injured.