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.
Lance Tormey
Are You Prepared To Use Deadly Force? Know Washington’s Laws First
Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic just hopes that people understand the laws of Washington state that allows for self-defense.
You’re Driving More and That’s Driving Up The Price of Gas in WA
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Yakima is priced at $3.49 per gallon
Looking for Calm? Three Most Peaceful Places To Live in Wa State
A short drive to 3 different places in the state and you'll find life slows down allowing you to relax.
Plastic Bags? Keep Them Out of Yakima Recycle Bins
In fact recyclers in the state say plastic bags are one of the largest sources of contamination in Washington’s residential recycling stream.
Study Says Potheads Have More Empathy. Are You Okay?
People who use cannibis may have a greater "empathetic understanding of others compared to non-users."
Want To Help Israel? BBB Urgently Warns About Scams
Protect yourself from charity scams by verifying organizations before donating. Stay vigilant and donate only to trusted, local charities for a secure giving experience.
Beware; Old Scam in Yakima is Back Because it Claims Victims
A scam that has cost some Yakima residents thousands of dollars is back
A New City Hall in Yakima? It’s a Possibility
City officials say the study session was part of a process that could take up to a year.
Police ID 15-year-old Shot Dead During Yakima Gang Fight
The valley witnesses numerous killings and shootings every year.
Big Fire Guts Yakima Apartment Building Leaves 50 to 60 Homeless
Officials from the Yakima office of the American Red Cross have been working with residents who were forced out of their homes