Homelessness has become a huge issue in the Portland metro region in recent years.
Now we know just how huge.
A new study from Portland State University found that more than 38,000 people experienced homelessness in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties in 2017. That number includes people who were living in shelters, cars, on the street and who were staying with friends or family due to economic hardship.
The study also estimated that it would cost between $2.6 billion and $4.1 billion…
