2014 Year in Photos

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Mount Baker running back Johnny Mata (23), right, evades an open field tackle by Montesano linebacker Logan Truax (5) during the first quarter of the 1A State Playoffs at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Friday evening November 14, 2014.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Valerie Snelling of Bellingham takes in the surroundings during the Fairhaven Steampunk Festival at Fairhaven Village Green in Fairhaven, Wash., on Saturday afternoon July 19, 2014. Snelling says this was her first time dressing in Steampunk fashion and began working on her costume at midnight. Hundreds enjoyed the sights of individuals dressed in Steampunk Victorian costumes, live entertainment, food and vendors .

WWU Graduation

© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Bellingham Pipe Band member Gary Griffiths practices in the men's locker room during commencement services for graduating Western Washington University students in Carver Gymnasium at Western Washington University on Saturday morning June 14, 2014, in Bellingham, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Hannah Scarth of Arlington, Wash., dives head first into the Holee Kow mud pit during the 3rd annual Mud to Suds race on Saturday morning August 16, 2014, at Hovander Park in Ferndale, Wash. Nearly 2000 people ran the 2.5 mile course negotiating 22 obstacles including mud-filled pits, hay bales, and a soap foam tunnel. The event raised funds for the Girls Scouts of Western Washington.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Lynden wide receiver Scooter Hastings (88) concentrates to catch a touchdown pass as Hockinson defensive back Quentin Sills (20) attempts to interrupt the play early the second quarter in the Class 2A State Playoffs at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Saturday afternoon November 22, 2014. Hastings touchdown and resulting extra point a 21 to 7 lead over Hockinson. Lynden defeated Hopkinson 52 to 28 to advance to the semi-final.

Squalicum Harbor Sunset

Sunset at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, Wash., on Tuesday evening July 15, 2014. (© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Lynden wide receiver Scooter Hastings (88) jumps over the head of Hockinson defensive back Quentin Sills (20) to catch a pass early the second quarter in the Class 2A State Playoffs at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Saturday afternoon November 22, 2014. Hastings touchdown and resulting extra point a 21 to 7 lead over Hockinson. Lynden defeated Hopkinson 52 to 28 to advance to the semi-final.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack sophomore center back Connor Beard (12) takes down Montesano senior receiver Riley Olson at the sideline during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - A man walks along the sidelines during the drenching rain as the Lummi Nation Blackhawks host the Lopez Island Lobos during the1B state high school football quarterfinals at Lummi Nation School on the Lummi Reservation in Wash., on Friday evening November 21, 2014. Lummi defeated Lopez Island 60 to 14 to advance to the semi-finals against Neah Bay.

© Paul Conrad/ Pablo Conrad Photography - Xindi's birthday party for Milagro Speaks on Saturday afternoon May 3, 2014.

That Low Sinking Feeling

© Paul Conrad/ Pablo Conrad Photography - Bellingham High School senior Christian Amano of Bellingham, Wash,. lands in the pit during his attempt at the long jump druing the NWC Track & Field competition at Civic Field in Bellingham. Amano ended 8th overall with a distance of 18 feet, 11 inches.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - John Milkotic drives from a sand trap at the 9th green during the final day of the 40th Bellingham Amateur Golf Tournament at Lake Padden Golf Course on Monday Sept. 1, 2014, in Bellingham, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Senior instructor Amy Hill of Bellingham, Wash., demonstrates a brush stroke technique while teaching a class at Uptown Art painting studio on Bellwether Way in Bellingham, on Friday evening December 5, 2014.

Storm Over Bellingham, Wash.

© Paul Conrad/Pablo Conrad Photography - Long exposures of incoming storm over Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, Wash., on Tuesday October 28, 2014.

Mount Baker and Refinery

© Paul Conrad/Pablo Conrad Photography - Mount Baker is illuminated by the setting Sun as the lights at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Wash., turn begin to illuminate the petroleum plant.

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Images from the 2014 Distict 1A Volleyball Tournament featureing Lynden Christian High School, Nooksack Valley, and Mt. Baker, at Lynden Christian High School in Lynden, Wash., on Saturday afternoon November 1, 2014 . Cedar Creek defeated Lynden Christian in the final.

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Anacortes linebacker Logan Sad (56) gets his helmet knocked off during a collision with Squalicum quarterback Christian Jorgensen during the second quarter at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Friday evening October 31, 2014 .

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Cole Avery, 17, of Bellingham, Wash., competes in the 200 yard butterfly during the 2014 October Challenge swimming competition at Arne Hannah Aquatic Center in Bellingham on Saturday afternoon Oct. 11, 2014. Avery ended with a time of 1:57.16 winning the event.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Whatcom Community College freshman forward Canyon Silliman (18) goes above Shoreline Community College jufreshman defensiveman Ryan Anderson (12) during the first half on Orca Field at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Wash., on Saturday afternoon Oct. 4, 2014. The visiting Shoreline Dolphins defeated the WCC Orcas 1 to 0 by a last minute second half goal.

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Sehome senior wide receiver Tyler Hruby (30) evades a tackle by a Lynden defender during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 3, 2014, at Lynden High School in Lynden, Wash.

Requiem II

© Paul Conrad/Pablo Conrad Photography - The partial solar eclipse and the cross at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Walnut Street in Bellingham, Wash., on Thursday afternoon Oct. 10, 2014.

Supermoon Rising

© Paul Conrad/Pablo Conrad Photography - The super perigee Moon rising over Bellingham, Wash., on Sunday evening August 10, 2014.

Sunrise Over Bellingham Bay

© Paul Conrad/Pablo Conrad Photography - Sunrise over the Bellingham, Wash., and the Cascade Mountains from across Bellingham Bay along Lummi Shore Drive in Lummi Reservation, Wash., on Monday afternoon {month name} 1, 2014.

Locust Beach Sunset

© Paul Conrad/Pablo Conrad Photography - Sunset from Locust Beach in Bellingham, Wash., along the shore of Bellingham Bay on Wednesday August 6, 2014.