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Big Isle school dance canceled after firearm threat

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                                Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona

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Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona

Hawaii island police are investigating a terroristic threat for a dance event at Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona.

Police received information about a possible firearm threat at 4 p.m. on Friday. School officials were contacted, and decided to cancel the event.

Police officers stood by as students and staff evacuated the premises and locked up.

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