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
More Homeless People Living on Yakima Streets in 2022
Mike Johnson says there was a 104% increase in homelessness in 2021 in Yakima.
Health Officials Warn of Highly Infectious Omicron
A news release from the district says the case rate, in just two weeks, has more than quadrupled to a level that hasn't seen before during the entire pandemic.
Major Mountain Passes Likely Closed Until Sunday
City officials say a Snow Route Alert issued by the City of Yakima on Monday, January 3rd, remains in effect until further notice.
Could Your Cell Phone Go Silent in 2022? Time To Check!
Yakima Fire Department officials say mobile carriers are shutting down networks that rely on 3G technology
Plan to Drink Friday Night? WSP Says Don’t Drive!
The Washington State Patrol has joined 11 other state law enforcement agencies with emphasis patrols over the New Year’s Holiday.
Police Still Searching For Shooters in Dramatic Drive-By
A 14-year-old boy was injured and treated at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital after the shooting reported Thursday morning at the intersection of 13th Avenue and St. Helens Street.
White Pass Ski Area For Sale? Shareholder Vote is Tuesday
The sale has some shareholders very concerned about the future of the ski area.
Lots of Snow in The Forecast and It’s Not Yet Winter
In fact snow is in the forecast for the mountains through Sunday as the region deals with a series of storms.
Wapato Still The Best Place for Cheap Gas
Officials at GasBuddy say you'll have to drive to Wapato to find the most affordable gas in the Yakima valley.
More Help for The Hungry in Central Washington
Thanks to a donation of 100,000 from Yakima Federal Savings and Loan the FISH community Food Bank will be able to begin renovating the building
Aggressive, Drunk Driver Facing Charges After Crazy Crime Spree
Zachary Norris is now being held in the Yakima County jail
Lost Deputy Fire Chief Died After Steep Fall
According to the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office officials on day 12 of the search found Jay Schreckengost at the bottom of a 700-foot mountain slope