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
White Pass General Manager Hopes for Mid-December Opening
White Pass Ski Area General Manager Kevin McCarthy says he's confident the ski area will could open as soon as mid-December, just before Christmas.
Manager Predicts Dec. 6 Opening for White Pass Ski Area
If you ski or ride, get your gear ready, because the manager at White Pass Ski Area says his money is on a Dec. 6 opening.
Major Operation Arrests 16 Dangerous Predators
The collaborative effort involving more than 70 dedicated law enforcement officers, agents, and staff led to the success of this operation."
Veterans Day 2019 Busy in The Yakima Valley
Because Monday is a national holiday all city, county and state offices are closed including banks and the post office.
Popeye’s Reaching out to Customers Concerned About Hep A
The restaurant chain has set up a phone number for customers who may have questions.
The number is 1-844-944-5444.
The number is 1-844-944-5444.
Veterans Day Parade Set for Monday on Yakima Avenue
The parade will travel west on Yakima Avenue to 6th Avenue where marchers will turn south. The parade will end about a half-block east of the VFW - Post 379 building, located at 118 S. 5th Avenue. The parade is expected to end at 12:30 p.m.
Yakima Man Paints Garage Like the Flag; People Complain
Ryan Pastor says he's a proud American veteran who loves the flag and wants to show his pride. He says that's the reason his garage door at his home is painted red, white and blue like the American flag.
West Valley High School Announces Senior Portrait Compromise
The controversy started earlier this year when the school announced it would hire a photographer and provide clothing for students to create equity among students and a better quality of pictures in the yearbook.
Rob O’Neill Speaks in Yakima on 9/11
The former SEAL Team Six leader who killed Osama bin Laden is currently a contributor to Fox News. His speech is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Coroner Warns Small Pill Killing People in Yakima
He says his investigation suggests the pill contains a potential lethal amount of Fentanyl.
Curtice says he's sent a sample to the Washington State Patrol crime lab for analysis. There's no word on when the results will be available.
Curtice says he's sent a sample to the Washington State Patrol crime lab for analysis. There's no word on when the results will be available.
Work Continues at New YMCA and Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center [VIDEO]
Executive Director Bob Romero says he's excited to see the completion of the facility.
(Updated 10:15 a.m.) Former Wapato City Administrator Juan Orozco Arrested
Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic will appear on The Morning News at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday where he'll give more details about the Orozco arrest.