Standoff in Spanaway: Woman in custody after pointing rifle at deputy

Deputies responding to a burglary in progress in Spanaway Tuesday morning ended up in a standoff with a woman who pointed a rifle at a deputy. 

Pierce County deputy dies after suffering medical emergency while on duty

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a veteran deputy who died after he was found unresponsive in his patrol unit early Tuesday morning. 

One dead, two injured in hit and run near SR 7 in Spanaway

One man is dead and two others are seriously injured following a hit and run car crash along SR-7 in Spanaway. 

Toxic algae closes Spanaway Lake ahead of holiday weekend
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The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has closed the lake to all recreation, including swimming, wading, fishing and water skiing.