REACH 18 is responding from the Willits Airport. They appear to be making somewhat slow progress with a fair headwind from the northwest

Helicopter REACH 18 has accepted the mission with a 54 minute ETA to Willow Creek. It is unclear if they will be landing at Big Rock or Kimtu. There are reportedly two patients, both conscious and alert

Willow Creek Traffic Collision: Highway 96 in the area of mile marker 4 just north of Willow Creek for a delivery truck that ran off the roadway. Willow Creek Fire is on scene requesting an air ambulance to the Berry Summit LZ. The Fortuna ECC is advising that Berry Summit is fogged in but the Big Rock area in Willow Creek may be suitable. Fortuna is still waiting for callback on whether the helicopter can accept the mission.

PREVIOUSLY: Two Dead in McKinleyville After ‘Domestic Violence Incident,’ Says Sheriff’s Office

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The Times-Standard reports that 54-year-old Marya Dory and 63-year-old Charles Dory, a married couple, were the two individuals involved in the murder-suicide that occurred in McKinleyville on Feb. 6.

Charles Dory fatally shot his wife before using the gun on himself, says the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The agency also states that there were no previous domestic violence investigations into the couple.

The investigation is still ongoing. Times-Standard subscribers can read their full report here.

Some residents in Humboldt’s eastern regions woke up in beginner winter wonderland conditions. Thanks to some frozen LoCO readers you can behold the brr below!

‼️ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 @SBAgov 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹 ‼️ Stop by the Rio Dell Community Resource Center (406 Wildwood Ave) today before 4:30 pm to get assistance with your loan application.

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) February 10, 2023

In a clear statement about Cal Poly Humboldt’s student housing situation, someone vandalized one of the university signs — located at the intersection of LK Wood Blvd and Sunset Ave — crossing out the word “Humboldt” and writing “Homeless” in its place with red spray paint. 

The vandalism took place sometime on Wednesday night, following a large protest held on campus in response to the university’s recent announcement  that returning students will be ineligible for on-campus housing in the Fall 2023 semester. 

When the Outpost drove past the sign this morning, a CPH maintenance employee was already in the process of cleaning up the graffiti. This was the only graffiti that we saw, but we’re not sure if it was the only sign that was spray painted in the night.

Caught doing good. 🎉Great work Deputy Willoughby! #HereToHelp #Humboldt pic.twitter.com/rd5tRyCq2v

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 9, 2023

Video: John Kennedy O’Connor

Emergency crews are clearing debris from a section of Fifth Street between D and E streets after a rush hour fender bender involving a pickup and a semi truck. Consider alternate morning commute routes if you can.

And we’re off! Caltrans notes that the beginning stages of the Indianola Undercrossing project will begin with some tree trimming starting on Wednesday. Details in the handy clip below.

📣𝗥𝗜𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦📣 Please keep all red, yellow and green tags on your home until further notice. If you have made the necessary repairs, please schedule a new building inspection to ensure the tag can be removed. #HumboldtEarthquake
📸 LA Times- Andrea Wrisley pic.twitter.com/2B1f6r2d9p

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) February 8, 2023

One detained and officers are code 4

CHP has the road blocked just before Hoopa. Suspect vehicle is now at the roadblock and reportedly ran into a patrol vehicle. One at gunpoint

The vehicle is stopping and starting in the area of mile marker 14 (a couple miles from Hoopa) CHP reports that the suspect threw a black object from the window. CHP also now stating that a rifle may have been pointed out the window of the suspect vehicle. CHP had a helicopter in the area which is now turning back to Redding. The suspect is pointing the rifle out the window again. Medical is being requested to stage

Passing mile marker 11.5 (about 5 miles from Hoopa) vehicle is slowing to 15 MPH and a deputy states he believes the driver may be looking to foot bail

Still on Bair Rd towards Hoopa at mile marker 8. They have entered an area of light snow on the road but a deputy reports it is “easily drivable”. Speeds are down to 15

Continuing on Bair Rd towards Hoopa speeds 35. Passing mile marker 3.5 (I believe the mile markers on Bair restart from 0 after the fork with Stover Rd)

Vehicle is taking Bair Rd. HCSO had a unit enroute from Titlow Hill to block Bair at 299 to prevent the suspect from turning but was unable to get there in time.

Continuing eastbound HW 299 at mile marker 10 speeds 80 light fog, light traffic. CHP has a unit in the pursuit. Several HCSO units dropped out but they still have at least two units involved

Continuing eastbound HW 299. Passing Essex speeds 100. An HCSO deputy is advising that their vehicle has damage to a headlight, possibly from contact with the suspect vehicle. Passing Blue Lake speeds 100

Approaching North Bank speeds 110 MPH. Vehicle is turning onto Highway 299

Trinidad Vehicle Pursuit: HCSO attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Trinidad area. The vehicle fled southbound on Highway 101. Currently passing Clam Beach speeds 100 MPH. HCSO is requesting CHP take over the pursuit. Unknown what the original stop was for. Now passing Murray

#Correction Incident is located on Kristin Way.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 6, 2023

#HappeningNow Active law enforcement investigation happening on the 1600 block of Kristin Lane in McKinleyville. Two individuals have been located deceased following a welfare check on a residence. More information to follow.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 6, 2023

As part of plans to add another drive through chain restaurant to Eureka’s “river of money,” the old Pine Motel on Broadway is now almost completely wiped from the earth. Crews could be seen finishing up the nuisance property’s demolition on Monday morning. 

As the Outpost previously reported, a new Starbucks and Subway are planned for the location.

Sample what a Pine Motel-less Broadway looks like in the clip below. 

The #Humboldt @SBAgov Disaster Loan Outreach Center closes this Friday, Feb. 10! Stop by the Rio Dell Community Resource Center this week between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to get personalized assistance in filling out your #DisasterLoan application. pic.twitter.com/txyzi5nIHy

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) February 6, 2023

Ho! Congrats, once again, to the national champion Cal Poly Humboldt rugby team, who today will do the small-college version of the Golden State Warriors’ trip to the White House with a special ceremony on the floor of the California legislature.

Says the Office of Sen. Mike McGuire:

Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire couldn’t be more excited to welcome national champions to the Senate floor TODAY in recognition of the Cal Poly Humboldt Men’s rugby team who clinched the 2022 National Collegiate Rugby Championship last December.

The title is the first national championship for the Lumberjacks in the rugby program’s 49-year history. 

The recognition ceremony will begin shortly after 2:00pm, once Senate session convenes. The ceremony can be viewed via live streamed here: https://www.senate.ca.gov/ 

Players, coaches and Cal Poly Humboldt’s President Tom Jackson Jr. will join Senator McGuire for the special ceremony.

Official photos will be issued on Monday afternoon. 

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Loud sirens in Eureka? Shop with a Cop is happening now! pic.twitter.com/zA6I6ReuoG

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 1, 2023

Sez Cal Poly Humboldt:

Cal Poly Humboldt will be holding a free, surplus hand sanitizer giveaway event at its Samoa Boulevard Facility (1601 Samoa Blvd) on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1-3:30 p.m. The sanitizer is in 17-ounce bottles and can be used in homes or businesses. Anyone is welcome to sanitizer. First come, first served until supplies run out.

The Highway 36 Community Meet & Greet with our Eel River Deputy is happening THIS THURSDAY, 2/2, from 6-8 p.m. We hope you'll join us! pic.twitter.com/vOWLrwB5aC

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 1, 2023