Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
About
Libby Denkmann has covered veterans' issues, homelessness, and local politics during her radio journalism career. She became the host of KUOW's Soundside in November 2021. Previously she was a producer, reporter, anchor, and host for stations KIRO, KFI, and KPCC in Seattle and Los Angeles. During a yearlong hiatus from journalism in 2011, she worked as a congressional staffer in Washington, D.C.. Libby was born in Seattle, grew up on the eastside, and graduated from the University of Washington. Her favorite things include soccer, video games, and her dog, Monty.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, limited Japanese and Portuguese
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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Historic Supreme Court races: Could they sink the 'millionaires tax'?
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Is it worth it to host the World Cup? It depends.
Seattle has been buzzing with excitement over this year's World Cup. But does all of the preparation, financial investment and fanfare pay off for host cities in the end?
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The PNW-India relationship, from Cosmic Crisp apples to tech
Despite a changing U.S. political landscape, ties between the Pacific Northwest and India remain strong, according to our region's top diplomat
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Front Page: UW investigated, data center drama, and pickleball pushback
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
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American healthcare workers consider careers north of the border
Canada needs healthcare workers, but there just aren't enough of them in the country. So they've amped up their efforts to recruit medical professionals from other countries, especially the United States.
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One Medical, a new lawsuit and Amazon's ambitions for health care
The company’s goal is to use technology to make primary care as convenient as home delivery.
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A split view on surveillance in Seattle's South End
The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. It also amplified a split between their views on surveillance cameras' role in public safety.
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Front Page: Data centers, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, 'Aviatrix'
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
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New documentary '#SKYKING' revisits the 2018 SeaTac plane theft
A new documentary tells Richard “Beebo” Russell’s story through the eyes of his friends and family, who opened up for the first time since their 2018 statement.
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Mayor Wilson at 100 days: a progress report
As Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson marks her 100th day in office, we look at where she stands on key campaign promises about shelter and CCTV cameras.