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 Testing Changing Numbers in Yakima County
57 of the 62 people who have died have had underlying health conditions.
Rallies Planned Friday in Yakima and Benton Counties
Another rally is planned in Benton County Friday. The rally starts at 3:00 p.m. at the Benton County Courthouse.
Growing COVID -19 Numbers Continue in Yakima County
142 people between the ages of 50 and 59-years-old. The smallest group? 47 cases of people ages 19-years-old or younger.
Former Astria Medical Center Won’t Open For COVID-19
State officials are now sending 100 U.S. Health and Human Services personnel who were set to work in Yakima to other long term care facilities throughout the state.
Washington National Guard Arrives in Yakima
Emergency Management officials say in a press release the guard members will will be managing some of the logistics in setting up a testing site in the county to help more people find out if they have the virus.
COVID-19 Cases Growing in Yakima County
Officials say at least 70 of the cases are in long-term-care centers in Yakima, Union Gap and Toppenish.
Costco Limiting Customers in Stores Starting Friday
Starting Friday, Costco will only allow up to two people per membership card to enter their stores.
No Reason to Panic Buy in Yakima County
The No. 1 sellers for Wray's? Hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes.
Yakima’s Swede Hill Distilling Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Swede Hill Distillary is located at 12404 Occidental Road in Yakima.
Police Tracking Domestic Violence Cases During COVID-19 Crisis
Yakima Polices plan to review numbers at the end of the month to see if any crime trends are increasing as a result of the stay-at-home order by local and state officials.
First Death of COVID-19 Reported in Yakima County
The Yakima Health Department says the victim was elderly and lived in a long-term care facility. Neither the person nor the facility has been identified.
Inmates Break Out of Yakima County Jail Monday
If you know the whereabouts of these inmates you are asked to call the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at 574-2500 or 911.