Homelessness has been growing at 5% to 7% a year in Washington State since legalization. But much more in Western Washington than Eastern Washington. We now have 3 designated homeless camps near our home and the bike paths are now basically impassable. No one who lives here would question the change. There are typically aggressive panhandlers on all 4 corners of busy intersections. They tend to be smoking pot when they are taking a break from their panhandling.