Body of Kennewick woman reported missing found near White Pass

An autopsy for the cause of  Kennewick woman’s death came up inclusive Monday after her body was found Saturday afternoon in the Tieton River off Highway 12 at White Pass.

Yakima County Sheriff’s deputies responded about 2:25 p.m. to a citizen report and found the body on the river’s edge in about 4 inches of water.

42-year-old Melissa McClaning is believed not to be a victim of violence and is not believed to be suspicious. Officials will now wait for a toxicology report before determining the cause of death.

She was reported missing to Kennewick Police a few days before her body was found. A vehicle belonging to her was found nearby at an undeveloped campsite.