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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Two Escape, One Firefighter Injured in Yakima House Blaze
Firefighters responded to the fire in the 7000 block of Englewood Avenue at about 2:15 pm Monday.
Fire Guts Landmark Zillah Business Sunday
Zillah Firefighters were called to the Stonehenge Tavern at 603 1st Avenue in downtown Zillah at about 7:00 pm.
Time To Stop Being Such a Stud! Studded Tire Deadline is Near
If you have studded tires on your vehicle state law says they must be removed by Thursday, March 31 so you can avoid a potential fine of $136 starting Friday, April 1.
Two Students Shot Outside Yakima’s Eisenhower High School
Authorities say a 16-year-old is in critical condition and an 18-year-old is in serious condition.
Two Car Crash Monday Leaves One Dead in Sunnyside
According to a press release when deputies arrived, they found "a 2000 Dodge Durango and a 2001 Nissan Frontier pickup off the road.
Tired of Masks on Your Kids? Time To Pressure The Governor!
McKinney says she wishes Inslee would have listened to Chris Reykdal,
Major Mountain Passes Likely Closed Until Sunday
City officials say a Snow Route Alert issued by the City of Yakima on Monday, January 3rd, remains in effect until further notice.
Poll Shows a Lack of Optimism in Washington State
The new Crosscut/Elway Poll finds fewer than half expect things to get better over the next year in their communities, the state or the country.
New Bill Says Drive-By Shootings Off the Table for Prosecutors
the bill also would "apply retroactively and provide for the vacation of previous convictions for aggravated first-degree murder
Yakima Police Cancels Emphasis Patrols Drops Traffic Unit
Seely says now patrol officers in Yakima have been asked to "be mindful of this collision-causing behavior and either cite or educate where appropriate."