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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Wa and Or Watching As Supreme Court Hears Homeless Case
According to the Department of Housing homelessness in America grew 12% between the years of 2022 and 2023
A Hot Dry Summer in Yakima Could Mean a Wild Fire Season
The state has declared a drought emergency because of the lack of snow in the mountains with snow pack currently at 63% of normal.
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.
Feds in Yakima Unveil Major Indictment Against Criminal Gangs
The arrests resulted in the seizure of 37 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine along with 8,000 fentanyl-laced pills.
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.
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