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Gallery: 2022 photos of the year

December 18, 2022 10:51 pm

Tara Ortiz grabs her board to hit the slopes with her family in her wedding dress as she is surrounded by snowboarders and skiers. — Tara Ortiz grabs her board to hit the slopes with her family in her wedding dress at Mount Baker Ski Area on Feb 14. The ski hill hosted a pop-up wedding chapel for marriages, vow renewals and commitment ceremonies. Ortiz and her husband renewed their vows a decade after they originally married on the mountain. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

A young girl in a cupcake outfit spins during rehearsal of Opus Performing Arts' near her peers who are dressed in similar costumes. — A cupcake spins during rehearsal of Opus Performing Arts' production of the Nutcracker on Dec. 5. Each year more than 100 local dancers perform in the famous ballet at the Mount Baker Theatre. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

An aerial view of Point Roberts Marina has some ships and boats docked at the docks. — The Point Roberts Marina – an important source of income and employment – was at 30% capacity as of April 1. The marina primarily docks Canadian vessels, most of which left during the pandemic. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

A red sun sets inside a bike rim as pump track riders wait their turn to ride with the dark orange sky behind them. — A red sun sets inside a bike rim as pump track riders wait their turn to ride on Sept. 11. Smoke from regional wildfires is expected to hang around this week. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Rubin Hutchins, upside down midair, performs a Swanton Bomb wrestling move as firefighters put out a shed fire in the background. — Rubin Hutchins performs a Swanton Bomb wrestling move as firefighters put out a shed fire in the background along West Bartlett Road in Lynden on March 9. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Fourth of July fireworks shine over Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden decorated with bright white lights. — Fourth of July fireworks shine over Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden at the downtown Waterfront Bellingham on July 4. The popular brewery partnered with the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Bellingham to host the city's official Independence Day celebration. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Allison Hampton watches her sons Coleson and Maximus jump on the trampoline next to her home. — Allison Hampton watches her sons Coleson, 4, and Maximus, 8, as they bounce on the trampoline outside their Blaine home. “I wouldn’t be there for them,” Hampton said of her two boys, “if I didn’t do what I had to do.” (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

The West Shore Canoe Family from the Lummi Nation dances to the steady drum beats as the audience watches from the sides. — The West Shore Canoe Family from the Lummi Nation dances to the steady drum beats during the Coastal Jam at the Wex'liem Community Building on May 27. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

In 2022, photographers Hailey Hoffman and Andy Bronson captured dozens of events big and small, photographed members of the community and worked hard to tell the story of Whatcom County as seen through their lenses. Here are a few of their favorite and most impactful moments captured this year.