Portland sidewalk dining extended through summer

This story is available through the Portland Business Journal's media partnership with KGW-TV. Near the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the city of Portland implemented its Healthy Business Permits program, which allowed more than 1,000 struggling restaurants and businesses to expand onto sidewalks and street parking. During a Monday news conference, Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, said the city will continue waiving fees for business owners who participate in the program through Aug. 31.…