All clear given after bomb threat leads to evacuation of McKinley High School

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Students at McKinley High School have returned to campus after authorities gave the all clear following a bomb threat Monday.

The incident at one point led to the full closure of King Street starting at Ward Avenue.

The call came in around 11:30 a.m. A heavy police presence was seen near the campus as authorities began investigating.

Officials said the threat was called in over the phone.

Students were evacuated as a precaution.

Authorities conducted a sweep of the campus and found nothing of concern before the all clear was given around 12:40 p.m.

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