17th District Senate race: State Senate candidate Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver, will hold a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Red Cross Building, E.B. Hamilton Hall, 605 Barnes Road. The event is being hosted by a number of political figures, including former state Rep. Val Ogden and former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard. There is no cost to attend, and campaign contributions will be accepted. To register or for more information, contact Morgan McClincy at 360-989-7817 or at Morgan@ElectTimProbst.net.