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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On the ballot: Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, 26th Legislative District
The state Senator and her opponent, state Representative Michelle Caldier, are in a tight race. One that has the potential to diminish Democratic control in the Senate.
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Conservatives falsely accused her of assassinating Charlie Kirk. It started with Dr. Pepper jokes
A Seattle woman is sharing her story — and hoping to clear her name — after being falsely identified as Charlie Kirk’s assassin in some right-wing social media circles last week.
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From tax reform to National Guard intervention, here's what City Council Pos. 8 candidates want for Seattle
This November, Seattle voters will be casting ballots for the city attorney, three City Council seats, three school board positions, and the mayor. Here's where the two candidates facing off for City Council's Position 8 — Rachael Savage and Alexis Mercedes Rinck — land on the top issues facing Seattle.
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She's a trans Seattleite. She did not shoot Charlie Kirk. The internet disagrees.
Michaela is a Seattleite, a paralegal, and a trans woman – and last week, to a portion of the internet, her photo became the face of the shooter who assassinated Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
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"What do we want? One lunch!" Students protest changing SPD schedule
On Monday, SPS students walked out of class to protest changing lunch times that they say will negatively affect student experience at school.
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Heywood you sign this? Let's Go WA is working on two new initiatives
Brian Heywood is back in the political spotlight. He’s the deep-pocketed conservative donor behind the group Let’s Go Washington.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Sept 11-14
So. Many. Wine Walks. This Weekend. - Check out the entire list AND Mario Day with the Mariners in this Weekend's Warmup!
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On the ballot: Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Council Position 8
Seattle City Council position 8 is an at-large seat, representing the entire city. Alexis Mercedes Rinck is running to keep her seat against Rachael Savage, and joined Soundside in studio for a candidate interview.
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Hear it again: Cannonball Arts comes to downtown Seattle
A brand new contemporary art space opened up last month in downtown Seattle. It's called Cannonball Arts, and Soundside recently got a sneak preview.
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On the ballot: Rachael Savage, Seattle City Council Position 8
Seattle City Council position 8 is an at-large seat, representing the entire city. Rachael Savage is running against Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and joined Soundside in studio for a candidate interview.