Seattle City Council Candidates Mike O'Brien and Robert Rosencrantz

12 p.m.

Profile: Joe Mallahan

Two men who've never held elected office are battling it out to become Seattle's mayor. Today Deborah Wang profiles Joe Mallahan, candidate for mayor of Seattle. She'll profile his opponent Mike McGinn tomorrow.

Tree Farmers May Profit From Climate Regulation

Many companies are inviting people like you to pay a little bit extra to offset the global warming pollution resulting from an activity such as a trip. In our region, private timberland owners, farmers, and some tribal governments are dreaming dollar signs. But what are you really buying with an offset? Correspondent Tom Banse looks into that.

12:20 p.m.

City Council Candidates Robert Rosencrantz and Mike O'Brien

Mike O'Brien and Robert Rosencrantz are running for an open seat on the Seattle City Council. O'Brien, a financial manager, says he'll fight for alternatives to the tunnel replacement plan for the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Robert Rosencrantz, who makes his living in real estate, says the tunnel isn't his first choice, but he still supports it.

12:40 p.m.

The Future of Independent Bookstores

The news that the Elliot Bay Book Company may have to move from Pioneer Square because of financial difficulties sends shudders through the book–lover community. How can independent book stores survive? What do you look for in a book store? Call and tell us.