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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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.
It’s Time For a Carnival in The Mountains This Weekend
The highlight of the weekend is the giant snow castle.
San Fran Airport Renames Terminal after Late Senator Diane Feinstein
Feinstein was the longest-serving female senator in the history of the United States.
Driver Crashes SUV Into Law Offices on Yakima Avenue
Another incident happened Thursday in which an officer could have been seriously injured.
Man Dies After Yakima Valley Highway Motorcycle Crash Wednesday
Yakima County Sheriff's Deputies along with medics from Fire District 5 were called to the scene at about 3:30 pm.
Man Injured After Being Hit By Car in Yakima Thursday
Police say the man suffered a serious head injury and will likely be transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The 70-year-old driver was not injured.