Monks to lead prayer walk to Hanford

Buddist monks will lead an annual prayer walk to the southern gate of the Hanford nuclear reservation July 28.

The walk is part of a two-week Pacific Northwest Interfaith Peace Walk through parts of Washington and Oregon to call for abolition of nuclear weapons.

Those wanting to participate with the monks from Bainbridge Island should gather at John Dam Plaza at 1 p.m. for a brief ceremony.

The walk will start there and proceed north for about six miles to the Hanford 300 Area gate. A support vehicle will provide water and a ride to to any walker needing a break.

This story was originally published July 25, 2016 at 7:52 PM with the headline "Monks to lead prayer walk to Hanford."