The transportation package in Washington signed by Governor Bob Ferguson commits $50 million towards building the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge.  It calls for $10 million in project funding to the ’25-’27 biennium and $40 million in ’27-’29, building on the $75 million the state approved in 2023 and bringing its total commitment to $125 million.  With the Washington legislative session concluded, Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority commissioners and project supporters are urging Oregon legislators to follow through on additional funding this legislative session.  Co-sponsored by Senator Daniel Bonham and Representative Jeff Helfrich, Oregon House Bill 2184 would allocate $105 million to the project, matching Washington’s commitment.  The bill has passed the Joint Committee on Transportation and awaits consideration in the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.