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
Wa and Or Watching As Supreme Court Hears Homeless Case
According to the Department of Housing homelessness in America grew 12% between the years of 2022 and 2023
Another Pinch in the Wallet Gas Up 5 Cents in Yakima This Week
The national average is up 10.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
New Study Says Washington State Is Least Friendly State For EV’s
Thinking about it? If you live in the state of Washington you might think the state is fully prepared for your new choice and is one of the top states in the nation for EV vehicles.
A Hot Dry Summer in Yakima Could Mean a Wild Fire Season
The state has declared a drought emergency because of the lack of snow in the mountains with snow pack currently at 63% of normal.
Feds in Yakima Unveil Major Indictment Against Criminal Gangs
The arrests resulted in the seizure of 37 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine along with 8,000 fentanyl-laced pills.
Yakima School District Staff Say Cut Administrators Not Teachers
The cuts by the district have upset many including district staff, those who work in the district.
Could Yakima See a Violent Summer of Crime? It’s Possible
Officers in the city gang unit say as the temperatures increase more people will be outside and that's when they see the clashes between groups or gangs in the city.
Yakima Council Approves Downtown Parking Plan And New Pool
The Yakima City Council approves new parking plan and contract for a new pool at MLK Jr. Park.
WA State Declares Drought Emergency Bracing For a Dry Summer
It's so short that the Washington State Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency.
Have a Student Loan? Scammers Are Busy Trying To Trick You
BEWARE; If you have a student loan and you're waiting for a notice to tell you your debt has been lessened or erased watch for scammers.