Despite shelter improvements, Oregon's homelessness crisis is growing

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Unsheltered homelessness increased 75% between 2023 and 2025 in Multnomah County, according to the latest data. Despite recent improvements in shelter bed availability, the need continues to outpace resource availability. More than 27,000 people experienced homelessness in Oregon last year, according to Portland State University’s Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative’s 2025 [...]