A memorandum of understanding between local agencies in Oregon and Washington should be ready soon to address replacement of the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge.  It will formalize the working arrangement between the cities of White Salmon, Bingen, and Hood River, Hood River and Klickitat counties, and the Port of Hood River.  Port Executive Director Michael McElwee says they’ve been meeting about every two weeks to work through the time frames for various requests that will be made to state legislatures.  That panel would become the lead group in achieving a replacement of the bridge.