LINDA ANN KUHLWEIN EIRICH

City Council heard the first reading of an annexation and rezoning for nearly 244 acres that will be the third phase of the Marysville East development. The third section will be largely residential with 800 to 850 homes, including 240 to 260 apartments as well as patio homes, single-family homes, duplex-style homes, townhomes and attached ranch homes. The section will have about 16 acres of commercial development along U.S. 36. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker, left, is pictured competing during the 2023 Division II state cross country meet. Luker helped the Lady Pioneers finish first during the McGowan Invitational at Watkins Memorial High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Madeleine Peffer (19) of Fairbanks sends the ball back at London defenders during a non-conference volleyball match. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers are Maddi Sines (27) and Allie Boyd (14). FHS dropped the contest in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

An electric vehicle, based on the Acura Performance EV Concept, which made its global debut during the 2024 Monterey Car Week, will become the first EV made at the Marysville Auto Plant in late 2025. (Photo submitted)