Mid-Columbia Community Action will be conducting a federally-mandated point-in-time homeless count in the region next week.  Community Action Executive Director Kenny LaPoint says the count includes both those living in shelter and those living on the streets…and this year people who are “doubled up,” or living a times with friends and at times on the streets, will be counted as well.  LaPoint says a staging station will be set up and open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Action office on 312 East 4th in The Dalles this Monday through Wednesday and at the Hood River Alliance Church on 2650 Montello Wednesday and Thursday, where people can be counted and receive access to resources, food, and supplies.  Volunteers will also be going out into the community.