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This is a species of Aster, perhaps Aster douglasii
Thank you all for your helpful comments. After checking several sources (those mentioned above, among others), I believe this to be a Hobo Spider.
Thank you very much for your comments and the correct identification, Birdlady of Maple Ridge!
Gorgeous pictures!
Wonderful images: Great series!
Thank you for the ID, Alan!
Thank you for the ID, CorduneanuVlad!
Thank you, Mariana!