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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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.
Like Everything Else Camping and Boating Fees Rising in Wa State
Well, sorry the fees may be on the rise next year to camp or even boat in Washington State.
The Most Unique Christmas Parade Lights Up Sunnyside on Saturday
It's the annual Sunnyside Lighted Farm Implement Parade and it starts at 6:30 pm on Saturday in downtown Sunnyside.
What? Really? Cheaper Gas On The Way With Colder Temps in WA
Cheaper gas prices are on the way say officials from GasBuddy.
Want To Save Lives? When You Change Clocks Check Your Smoke Alarm
While you're changing clocks the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office wants you to check your smoke alarms that could save your life in a fire.
A Hot Fire Season in WA With Second-Most Ignitions In History
Franz says firefighters responded to 1,880 fires in the state in the 2023 fire season.
Hot Temps Dry Conditions in Yakima Cause Big Brush Fires
In fact Officials at Yakima Valley Emergency Management issued a Level 3 evacuation notice for the Selah Creek area east of Highway 821.
Live in Yakima? City officials Say It’s Time To Save Water
City officials say recent thunder storms in the Cascades have created dirty water in the Naches River and that's caused a shutdown of the Naches River Water Treatment Plant
Here Come Fire Restrictions But Can I Use My Fire Pit?
Fire officials says "residential outdoor burning in violation of the local ban may be subject to a fine of $1,000, arrest, and/or jail
Yakima Farmers Market New Home Won’t Be Ready on Sunday
The market is located on 3rd Street downtown in front of the Yakima Capital Theater.