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An early-morning shooting in Beacon Hill left a man and a woman dead after a car crash near MLK Jr Way S and S Graham St around 2:42 a.m.; the woman died at the scene and the man later died at a hospital. No suspects are in custody, and Seattle Police Department’s homicide unit is investigating; anyone with information is urged to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line.
A fast-moving wildfire erupted on Beacon Hill near Upriver Drive in Spokane Valley, tearing through trees and burning hundreds of acres with no containment as winds pushed it east; authorities issued Level 3 evacuations for 11,750 people and threatened more than 2,300 structures. Fire crews—with air tankers, helicopters, and mutual aid from regional agencies—worked to protect homes while power was cut in some areas and a Red Cross shelter opened for evacuees. The cause is under investigation and containment is expected to take days.
Boston’s luxury market above $10 million stayed robust through the holidays, led by Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and Cambridge. Notable listings include 22 Brimmer Street (~$11.5M), 153 Brattle Street ($15.8M), 126 Marlborough Street ($10.8M), and the 397 Commonwealth Ave penthouse ($15M). Buyers—often older couples from other cities—continue to seek turnkey brownstones and premium amenities such as elevators, private outdoor spaces, and roof decks as demand remains concentrated in high-end, well-located properties.
A two-alarm fire at Olympic View Manor in Seattle’s Beacon Hill area injured two people (one woman hospitalized with minor injuries and a firefighter treated) and killed two cats, with two apartments left uninhabitable. Initial 911 calls reported the wrong address, delaying response, but about 75 firefighters arrived and the cause is under investigation.
Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Beacon Hill where a bicyclist was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle early Sunday morning. Witnesses reported the incident, and police are seeking information to identify the driver. The investigation is ongoing.