BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight Oregon airports are slated to receive a combined federal investment of nearly $19 million for infrastructure improvements.
U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum, announced the funding. Over $13 million of the total will be allocated to Portland International Airport for runway and taxiway upgrades.
The funding, provided by the federal Department of Transportation, aims to enhance safe and reliable air travel across Oregon. This investment is intended to support the state’s economy, boost local tourism and provide crucial assistance during emergencies…