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
Planners Raising Money for Cottage Hill Village
So far they've raised about $129,000. for more information check the website at justicehousing.org.
City Needs Your Help to Control Feral Cats
The City’s code does not require a license for cats.
State Officials Urge Everyone to Report Plumes of Smoke
The largest fire in the state is the Williams Flats fire near Keller Washington is now at more than 44,000 acres with 45 percent containment.
Flash flooding in the area on Sunday washed out many roads in the area as firefighters continue to battle the flames started by a lightning strike last week.
Flash flooding in the area on Sunday washed out many roads in the area as firefighters continue to battle the flames started by a lightning strike last week.
(Updated 5:00 a.m.) Primary Election Night Results 2019
Here are the results of Tuesday's (Aug. 6) 2019 Primary Election.
Yakima Names Interim Assistant City Manager
According to the city press release. "In late July, the Yakima City Council appointed current City of Yakima Senior Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez to serve as Interim City Manager while the Council works to hire someone to fill the Interim City Manager role on a longer-term basis. Ma…
National Night Out Activities Planned for Yakima
Because of all the things happening on Tuesday the Yakima City Council regular meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Yakima City Hall so council members can attend National Night Out events on Tuesday evening.
Your Ballot Due August 6 for Primary Election
For the first time this year there is a sattelite auditors office located in the Sunnyside Neighborhood Health Building at 617 Scoon Road.
(Updated 10:25 a.m.) Firefighters Battling Three Hot Fires and Dry Conditions
Evacuation notices for the Pipeline Fire were lifted on Saturday. Both of the fires were started by lightning last week.
Firefighters Battling Three Major Fires in Our Region
Because of the hot dry conditions the National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning for Yakima, the Kittitas Valley and Goldendale. That warning is in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday.
Yakima City Council Appoints Acting City Manager
Current city manager Cliff Moore is leaving in August to become director for Washington State University Extension in Jefferson County. His last day on the Job in the city is August 20.