Woodland High School bomb threats still under investigation

WOODLAND — Bomb threats against Woodland High School made in October and November are still under investigation by police and the FBI, according to Woodland Police Sgt. James Keller.

On Nov. 9, Woodland High School received a bomb threat — the second threat in less than a month — which triggered the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s involvement.

Woodland High School received two calls Nov. 9: At 10:17 a.m. q caller warned about a gas leak in the cafeteria; the second call arrived 20 minutes later, claiming there was a bomb in a classroom. District buildings were searched before people were allowed back in.

The Woodland Police Department also received a call Oct. 10 stating two explosive devices were in lockers at the high school and set to go off before noon. Students were evacuated, but no devices were found.

The FBI’s Seattle office spokesperson Steve Bernd would not comment on specifics about the investigation but said all threats are examined.

“The FBI and our law enforcement partners take each threat seriously,” he said in a statement. “We investigate and fully analyze each threat to determine its credibility. Hoax threats take first responders away from legitimate calls and actual emergencies. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any and all suspicious activity and/or individuals to law enforcement immediately.”