Morning Press: Vaccine, mask protests; Luyster accused in fatal stabbing; ‘Supported campsites’ for homeless

“I’m so proud we got everybody here and pulled this off in two weeks,” Fisher said. “I’m excited that this is working out.”

• About 300 people were vaccinated at the clinic despite protests

Hundreds rally at Washougal schools meeting against masks, equity policy change

Hundreds gathered outside of the Washougal School District headquarters ahead of Tuesday’s school board meeting to rally against masks in schools, a proposed change to the district’s equity policy and other topics related to a board meeting held earlier this month.

American flags lined Evergreen Way in front of the school district office at 4833 Evergreen Way at the event that also featured live music, a barbecue and guest speakers.

• Large crowd gathers ahead of Tuesday’s board meeting

Man found dead under car in lot of east Vancouver shop

A man was killed Thursday morning in east Vancouver while he was apparently attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a car.

Four Seasons Auto Repair and Tire Center owner Faazan Ahmed said the man is seen on surveillance video around 2 a.m. jacking up a silver Mercedes parked in the shop’s parking lot. The jack tipped over and the car fell, crushing him.

• It’s suspected he was trying to steal auto’s catalytic converter

Brent Luyster Jr. accused of fatally stabbing stepfather at Amboy residence

Just eight months after Brent Luyster Jr. was given a break in an assault case involving a knife, he allegedly fatally stabbed his stepfather at an Amboy residence.

The teenage son and namesake of convicted triple murderer Brent Luyster was arrested early Monday morning and booked into the Clark County juvenile detention center on suspicion of second-degree murder.

• Luther Moore, 48, found dead early Monday
• Related: Brent Luyster Jr.’s bail set at $1 million in stepfather’s stabbing death

Vancouver weighs launching ‘supported campsite’ program for the homeless

Vancouver city councilors voiced their approval for a plan that would create several formal, supported campsites around the city for people experiencing homelessness.

The idea is to create temporary and safe spaces for unhoused people where they can find some stability, Jamie Spinelli, Vancouver’s homeless resources coordinator, told the city councilors during their meeting Monday afternoon.

• Small, city-endorsed sites would aim to increase security and services for unhoused