New world trade center tallest in nation
CNN: New York City has needled out Chicago for the title of America’s tallest building.
Sweden closing four prisons as number of inmates decreases
The Guardian: Prison numbers in Sweden dropped 6% between 2011 and 2012 and are expected to do the same in the next few years.
Oregon businesses prepare to become benefit companies
About 15 Oregon companies are set to register as the state’s first benefit companies on Jan. 2.
Portland could give Daimler $8M subsidy
The Portland Development Commission is considering giving Daimler Trucks North America a forgivable $8 million loan for its new headquarters on Swan Island.
GMO labeling fight goes to Oregon
The battle over genetically modified food labeling is moving to Oregon after being defeated in California and Washington.
Murrelets drop value of forest land
The discovery of threatened marbled murrelet seabirds dropped the value of three tracts of forest land in Coos County from $22.1 million to $3.6 million since they can no longer be logged.
Bettery partners with Safeway
Portland-based Bettery opened rechargeable battery kiosks in five Safeway stores in the Seattle area and Portland.
SolarWorld revenue drops 26 percent
SolarWorld revenue fell 26% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period of 2012, but the company’s Hillsboro factory remains a bright spot.
Oregon tech sector adding jobs
A survey of technology leaders shows that many of Oregon’s tech companies plan to increase hiring over the next year, but still struggle to find talent.
Columbia Sportswear introduces TurboDown
Columbia Sportswear revealed a line of jackets with TurboDown, a material the company calls a more affordable alternative to down insulation.