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
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.
Remember The Bookmobile? It’s Back At Yakima Parks This Year
Do you remember the Bookmobile? It was such a treat for millions of kids who grew up in the 50's, 60's and 70's to see the bookmobile arrive.
Yakima Cops Can’t Talk To Juvenile Suspects Without an Attorney
Today still no arrests after a 15-year-old was killed.
Beware; Old Scam in Yakima is Back Because it Claims Victims
A scam that has cost some Yakima residents thousands of dollars is back
Is It a Big Deal If Drivers Don’t Slow For Yield Signs in Oregon?
What we have here is a failure to yield.
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.
Time For Change As We Spring Forward Saturday Night
Daylight saving time will officially begin at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 10.
Police ID 15-year-old Shot Dead During Yakima Gang Fight
The valley witnesses numerous killings and shootings every year.
Man Dies in Avalanche Snowmobiling Near Darland Mountain
The press release reminds all snowmobilers and snow enthusiasts: you can search for avalanche forecasts at the NWAC.us website before going out into the wilderness.
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
Time to Pump Cheap Gas? Wapato Still The Place To Save Money
Cheapest gas in the valley in Wapato.
Yakima Valley Gang Wars Continue; The Latest Victim a 15-year old-girl
A press release says the investigation continues this week led by the YPD Major Crimes Unit.