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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City Council Talk New City Manager and Vote on Purchase of Chamber Building
The meeting starts at 5:30 pm at Yakima City Hall.
Pacific Power to Discuss Power Outages During Wildfires in Yakima
It's a policy of Pacific Power. When wildfire comes close to any power equipment the power is turned off as a precaution.
Firefighters Face Off Against Wildfires, Communities Still Under Threat
The largest fire, the Beam Road fire east of Zillah is currently estimated at nearly 9,000 acres with 42% containment.
Yakima Home Sales on the Rise, Prices Increase 3.72% in Past Year
If you're checking prices Bemis says the current median home sales price in Yakima is sitting at $348,500
Yakima County Republicans Host ‘Liberty Rising’ Event with Riley Gaines
A press release says Gaines is a well known advocate for women in sports and a voice for preserving the integrity of athletic competition.
Step Back in Time: Yakima’s Historic Trolley Season Now Underway
The Yakima Valley Trolley railroad is the last historically intact early 20th Century electric interurban railroad in existence.
Fire Sparks Precautionary Power Outage In Yakima More in The Future
But why did your power go out if you were miles away from the fire?
Yakima City Crews Upgrade Traffic Signals, Stop Signs in Place
Yakima city crews will start a series of traffic signal upgrades at intersections over the next several weeks.
Load Up with Care: Secure Your Load Day in Washington State
Thursday, June 6 is Secure Your Load Day in Washington State.
Washington’s Absentee Crisis: Experts Alarmed, Parents Unconcerned
79 percent of parents in Washington State believe students should be given days off to deal with mental health.