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.
Lance Tormey
Officers Help Man Asking for Money at Yakima Store
Two Yakima Police Department officers walked a man who'd been asking passers-by for money into a grocery store and paid for a shopping cart of groceries.
Solarity Credit Union Offering Help to Former Astria Employees
A news release says "like many in the community, Solarity was surprised by the abrupt closure of Astria Regional Medical Center and the impact it has on the employees, our members and the community at large."
Job Fair Planned for Former Astria Employees
WorkSource Yakima County is partnering with the Valley Mall for a health care job fair for former Astria workers on Thursday (Jan. 23) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Astria Regional Medical Center to Close at End of January
The company says it has lost $40 million since buying the hospital in 2017.
Things Back to Normal After Freakish Tumbleweed Storm
The roadways are clear today, but tumbleweeds caused big problems for drivers on New Year's Eve near West Richland.
White Pass Opens for Season Saturday
The opening is also good news for the many businesses that rely on all that skier and snowboarder traffic to help boost sales during the fall and winter months.
Special Emphasis Patrols Underway, Looking for Impaired Drivers
Yakima police and sheriff's deputies are joining Washington State Patrol troopers through Jan. 2 on special DUI emphasis patrols.
White Pass Getting Close to Opening for Season
If the ski area opens on Saturday, it'll be the same date the area opened last year -- Dec. 14.
Yakima City Council to Discuss East Side Pool
On Tuesday the council will take its first look at the study. The pool has been proposed for Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Thanksgiving in Wine Country Is Friday-Sunday in Yakima
If you love wine, you'll want to celebrate "Thanksgiving in Wine Country' Nov. 29-Dec. 1 after Thanksgiving.
City Offices Closed Thursday and Friday for Holiday
The closures include City Hall, Y-PAC and Parks and Recreation offices.
Also closed are business offices for both the police and fire departments however emergency services are available.
Also closed are business offices for both the police and fire departments however emergency services are available.
Manager Predicts Dec. 6 Opening for White Pass Ski Area
If you ski or ride, get your gear ready, because the manager at White Pass Ski Area says his money is on a Dec. 6 opening.