Dangerous river conditions cancel kayaking event

A Saturday paddle tour of the upper section of the Tapteal Water Trail, also known as the Benton City-to-Horn Rapids stretch of the Yakima River, has been rescheduled because of dangerous river conditions.

Tapteal Greenway said high water and cool temperatures forced the delay.

The free trip, which includes shuttle service between the launch site at Benton City and the pull-out at Horn Rapids Park, will be June 24 instead.

The National Weather Service indicates the Yakima is running just below 10 feet at its Kiona gauge, four feet below flood levels.

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This story was originally published June 2, 2017 at 12:18 PM with the headline "Dangerous river conditions cancel kayaking event."