UPDATE : October 13 at 5:20 p.m.

Statement from Kennewick School District:

“Kennewick School District takes all safety concerns seriously and appreciates students and staff who report potential threats so they can be addressed quickly. We are grateful for our partnership with the Kennewick Police Department and remain committed to maintaining safe schools for all.”

KENNEWICK, Wash. – Two students at Southridge High School in Kennewick were arrested for “Threats to Bomb” after a resource officer overheard one talking about blowing up the school.

The arrests happened on October 13, when a school security guard and the resource officer overheard a student talking about having a bomb in their bag and blowing up the school, according to the Kennewick Police Department.

The student was con

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