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
April 26 Deadline Set for Scholarship Program
COVID-19 has put a financial strain on many people including those who are planning for college.
Red Cross Hoping You’ll Donate Blood Soon
As a special thank-you, those who come to give by April 30 will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of five $1,000 e-gift cards to a merchant of choice.
Mosbrucker Measure To Help Native Tribes In Washington
Mosbrucker said she introduced the legislation late in the 2021 session in order to begin the dialogue and hold a series of listening sessions.
Online Job Fair Planned For April 15
It's free to be a part of the fair. All you need to do is fill out an online registration and then plan to go online sometime between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15.
Work on Mead Avenue Starts Monday to Last 6 Weeks
Drivers are reminded that the speed limit through all traffic-related work zones within the City of Yakima is 20 miles-per-hour.
(Updated 10:46 a.m.) Homicide Investigation Underway in Union Gap Fire
Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to call the Union Gap Police Department at 249-9251.
Yakima Nursing Homes Seeing Rapid COVID-19 Decline
Washington State officials begin allowing visits to nursing homes and long term care homes as long as either the visitor of resident is vaccinated.
Downtown Summer Nights Likely Cancelled Because of COVID-19
. It was cancelled last year because of the pandemic and it looks like it may go down in flames this year as well.
Yakima Valley Museum to Re-Open April 15
Last year at this time the Yakima Valley Museum, full of Yakima history closed the doors because of COVID-19. The closure impacted a lot of exhibits that were set to open says museum officials including Women's Suffrage in Washington in the Great Hall and Divergent Voices/Common Ground in the H…
Tickets and Warnings Continue for Yakima Drivers
Authorities say there are two main reasons for the high number of collisions, inattention to what other drivers are doing and following too close to other vehicles.