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
Yakima City Manager Terminates City Police Chief Dominic Rizzi
A news release from the city says YakimaCity Manager Cliff Moore announced Today that the tenure of Dominic Rizzi, Jr. as Yakima Police Chief is ending.
Firefighters Urging People To Attend Public Displays
Fireworks are allowed under certain restrictions in Granger, Harrah, Mabton, Moxee and Zillah. Fireworks are banned in the cities of Yakima, Selah and Sunnyside.
New Basketball League Coming To Yakima — New Team’s Name is Sun Kings
Team officials say the new team will be named Sun Kings. They say the league's emphasis on "community impact" will have its players active in local schools with messages of self worth, anti-bullying, the dangers of drugs and the importance of school.
Plan To Spend Your Thursday Evening On North Front Street For Downtown Summer Nights
The Common Deer will be headlining the entertainment on the Legends Casino and Hotel stage this Thursday night on historic North Front Street in Yakima for another installment of Downtown Summer Nights, powered by Stewart Subaru.
Thursday's opening act will start at 6 p...
Thursday's opening act will start at 6 p...
(Video) Skateland In Union Gap Celebrates 69 Years In The Community
Hundreds of people enjoyed an afternoon of memories and fun as Skateland in Union Gap celebrated its 69th anniversary on Sunday. The local skate place was opened in 1948. Owners Kim and Connie Eisenzimmer have owned Skateland since 1980 when Kim purchased the business from his parents wh…
Saturday Run/Walk Fundraiser For Yakima Police K-9 Unit
Yakima's Franklin Park will be busy Saturday during the #9k4k9 5k Fun Fun/Walk . It's a fundraiser for the #YPD K-9 program. The department's K-9's Dexter & Kovah will be there for demonstrations. Dexter's partner Officer Mark Mckinney says the goal is to raise a tot…
AM-PM Clerk Shot Dead In Yakima Robbery Early Thursday
Yakima Police say a 25-year-old clerk at the AM-PM store at 601 E. Yakima Ave. was shot and killed during a robbery of the store at about 2 a.m. Thursday. Police say the clerk was taken to a Yakima hospital, where he died.
Before being taken to the hospital, he told authorities the store was robbed b…
Before being taken to the hospital, he told authorities the store was robbed b…
Prosecutors Upset Over Release Of Bi-Mart Suspect
The Yakima County prosecutors office is upset that a 32-year-old Yakima man arrested in the arson and burglary at a Yakima Bi-Mart store is being released without bail. Prosecutor Joe Brusic says they asked that Joshua Hellum be held on $50,000 bail...
De-ice Your Car Windows With Common Household Products [VIDEO]
Freezing rain and icy conditions have been making for some tough commutes in the Yakima Valley lately. If the ice is thick on your windshield or sidewalk, here's a fast and affordable way to make ice melt.
A Heated Debate: Are NASCAR Drivers Athletes [POLL]
We can all pretty much agree that football, baseball, soccer, basketball and hockey are "sports" and those who play those sports are athletes. But for many years some people have refused to accept that car racing is a sport and that drivers are athletes...