The Port of Hood River is bringing in a panel of experts on Thursday to discuss the various elements of replacing the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge.  The panel will discuss bridge replacement procurement options, public-private partnerships generally, traditional project delivery options and typical timelines, and other aspects of the project.  Port Executive Director Michael McElwee says as the bridge planning process moves along, they are entering an area where Port officials need to raise their education level, particularly when it comes to private-public partnerships.  McElwee noted elected officials from both sides of the river have been invited to attend.  The worksession will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Port’s Marina Center conference room.