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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As SNAP benefit cutoff looms, WA food banks brace for impact
Local food banks say now is the time to volunteer, or give if you're able. Nearly 930,000 Washingtonians will get cut off from those benefits if the government shutdown continues.
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Why is the U.S. striking boats off the coast of South America?
The strikes have killed at least 57 people since they began in early September.
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Air traffic controllers lose first full paycheck, adding stress to an already stressful job
Air traffic controllers got their first zero-dollar paycheck since the government shutdown began. This is only the latest in a list of grievances bogging these workers down.
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New documentary looks at why shipwrecks led to conflict in the PNW
A new documentary explores how shipwrecks led to tension - and, sometimes, violence - between Indigenous communities and colonists in the Pacific Northwest.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Oct 23-27
While we won't be watching the Mariners in the World Series this weekend, there are still a TON of awesome events happening...
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, challenger Katie Wilson spar over homelessness policy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is trying to win a second term in office, something a sitting mayor hasn’t done in nearly two decades. Running to his left is populist progressive activist Katie Wilson, who has made the city’s response to homelessness a central issue of the race.
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What's actually happening in Portland
The Portland described by President Trump doesn't match the conditions on the ground.
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Jock vs nerd: who will be the next Mayor of Seattle?
Does Seattle want the stability of an experienced politician? Or do voters want new ideas, and new blood, in the Mayor's office?
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This Seattle playwright's latest show is about his terminal illness. But don't worry, it's funny.
A Seattle playwright is exploring his experience of living with, and dying from, a terminal illness in his latest production.
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What to know about Seattle's sales tax increase, plus the latest city hall news
We get news on a potential deal between the city and the Seattle police union, a slightly better city budget projection and how the city might spend the revenue from the sales tax increase