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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Yakima City Council to Discuss Terrace Heights Annexation Tuesday
Mayor Patricia Byers tells KIT News she doesn't think any decisions will be made tonight.
Arrest Warrant Issued for 17-Year-Old in Yakima Murder Case
Brock was shot multiple times in the 900 block of Pleasant Avenue and succumbed to his injuries shor
National Diesel Prices Hit Lowest Since January 2022
Prices in Yakima are 7.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 96.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Yakima Coroner Jim Curtice Faces Possible Criminal Charges
A press release from the department says on August 27 Curtice reported allegations of an alleged assault in the second degree via poisoning to the Yakima Police Department.
Yakima Murder Suspect Gianni Alaimo Denied Bail, Remains in Jail
He's charged aggravated first-degree murder and second-degree assault.
54 Overdose Deaths Tied to Fentanyl in Yakima This Year
Yakima County is grappling with a rising tide of overdose deaths this year, significantly driven by the pervasive presence of fentanyl.
License Plate Delays Leave Washington Drivers in Limbo
Officials at Bill Harris Used Cars in Selah have noted the widespread issue.
Yakima Sheriff’s Officials Alert Residents to Impersonation Scam
Known for tricking numerous individuals, this fraudulent scheme involves con artists impersonating law enforcement officers.
32-Year-Old Man Charged in Yakima Shooting Death
The arrest took place early Thursday at a residence in Yakima, following an arrest warrant issued for the suspect.
Yakima Schools Tackle Security Amid Rise in Shootings
Violence is always a concern in Yakima as police work with school districts to increase security to try and prevent a tragic shooting.