Lance Tormey

Pure valley boy. Grew up in Yakima. Graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1982 and Seattle University in 1997. I've been reading, writing and producing news for KIT since 1992. I married my elementary school sweetheart and am the proud father of an 18-year-old daughter who attends Heritage University and is studying to be a doctor. When I'm not working, I'm skiing. Been on skis for the past 41 years.

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Yakima Chief Writes About Slain Young Gang Member

No arrests have been made but police say they hope to make an arrest soon.

Fall Activities Approved For Yakima County

Along with the hand washing and masks groups are limited to five people from different households.

11-Year-Old Girl Injured in Drive By Shooting

Police say the person arrested is a self-admitted gang member. He's being held in the Yakim County jail.

(Updated 12:20 p.m.) Cold Creek Fire Burns Near White Pass

Fire officials say it started at about 10:30 p.m. Monday.

14-Year-Old Yakima Boy Dies in Gang Related Shooting

Yakima Police are investigating a gang related homicide reported at about 9:30 Monday night. Capt. Jay Seely say a 14-year boy was taken to a hospital by a private vehicle where he died. Seely says they believe the shooting happened in the 1100 block of Willow Street in Yakima...

YMCA Starting Virtual Learning Program Monday

Ultimately both programs will help a lot of working parents in Yakima.

Selah Businesses Helping Firefighters After Vandalism

You can contact Bob or Stacy Dexter of Northwestern AutoGlass at 453-1045.

Yakima’s State Fair Park Open For Evacuees and Animals

You are urged to contact the emergency operations center at 574-1919 if you plan to house animals or set up your RV at the park.

COVID-19 Testing Resumes Tuesday in Yakima County

The testing is free. Call 211 for information and times the sites are open.

Chesterly Park Flags Representing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths

Reeves says she's met a lot of people through a Facebook page she created to talk about COVID-19 called "I love someone with COVID-19."

Testing Sites Open in Yakima and Toppenish Tuesday

Health officials say they're now testing everyone who has symptoms, no matter how mild as well as those not experiencing symptoms.