In recent years, Washington lawmakers have changed zoning laws, poured money into new housing, created homelessness prevention programs, moved people out of encampments and boosted behavioral health support.
But is it working to reduce homelessness and alleviate strain on the affordable housing market?
Here’s a look at where things stand, based on a briefing state officials gave Wednesday to Gov. Jay Inslee.
Homelessness is up
Homelessness has steadily gone up in Washington since at least 2016.