Lance Tormey

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.

Is It Legal to Leave Your Pets Out in Harsh Winter Weather in WA?

Very cold temps start this week, so if you have outside dogs, do what's right to keep them warm and safe.

2 Abandoned Puppies Find Love and a New Forever Home in an Unexpected Place

The puppies were left on the side of the road in Yakima. They found a forever home in an unexpected place!

Some Really Odd and Vulgar Vanity Plates Get Rejected Every Year in WA

Every year, some requests cross the line and they get added to the list of more than 13,000 banned words in WA state.

WA Apple Crop Forecast Expected To See 24% Increase Over 2022

He says the harvest is just starting in the Yakima valley and other areas.

Accused Idaho Killer Pleads Not Guilty in Deaths of 4 Students

Bryan Kohberger entered the plea on Monday after being indicted on 4 counts of murder in the deaths of 4 University of Idaho students.

Shed Those Studded Tires or Face a Big Fine in Washington State

There is no individual exception or “out of state waiver” to the studded tire dates.

State Lawmakers Want You To Drive Faster in Eastern Washington

Do you think it's a good idea? Several WA State officials don't think it's a bad idea.

Hunt fish or hike? You’ll Want to Be Inside the Yakima Sundome

The show also will feature the popular Horn and Antler Competition, sponsored by Cabela’s.

Fired For Vaccine Refusal? State Lawmaker Offers Help

Corry has proposed House Bill 1814 to provide a 10-percent hiring preference for workers who lost their jobs due to government-imposed vaccine mandates

Mission Director Says Jail Time Could Save Lives In Washington

A very large supermajority will tell you about the essential role that incarceration played in their movement toward healing and wholeness.