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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Lake City Fred Meyer closure: Lawmakers push back
As the October closure approaches, lawmakers have met with Kroger execs to try to work out a solution.
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Brian Heywood launches two new initiatives about K-12 school policy
He’s back. Well, he never really left. Conservative megadonor Brian Heywood wants to put two new policy proposals in front of the Washington state Legislature next year. Both deal with kids in schools, specifically, with parents’ access to school records, and trans kids playing sports.
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What's lobbying got to do with it?
Lobbying is one of the most-hated jobs in America according to polling. But lobbyists have a big impact on what ends up in state and local legislation and the laws we all live under.
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A perspective on the Presidential Fitness Test from an actual physical education teacher
Renton PE Teacher Teri Garrett gives us her perspective on the Presidential Fitness Test now that it's back in the curriculum thanks to the Trump Administration.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Sept 4th-7th
While it may be hazy outside, there are still plenty of reasons to get out & enjoy the weekend, and Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows has all the events worth checking out.
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Can ChatGPT be at fault for a teenager's suicide? A new lawsuit argues it can
Last week, the parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide sued OpenAI, the company that owns ChatGPT. They say the bot fed into their son’s suicidal ideation, giving him technical advice on how to commit the act and even encouraging him to hide his plans.
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Over 200 people in Monroe, WA receive millions after exposure to Monsanto chemicals
Monsanto has settled with more than 200 people in Monroe, Washington, who were exposed to PCBs -- toxic chemicals once produced by the company.
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Breaking down recent immigration arrests, ICE activity in WA
You're probably seeing a lot of headlines and videos of immigration officers taking people into custody across our region. We want to get a better understanding of ICE’s activity in Washington – and if we can expect it to change in the near future.
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Why some WA judges won't make accused domestic abusers surrender their guns
A new ruling in a separate case may provide more clarity and keep more guns out of the hands of alleged abusers.
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'The middle of a major infrastructure emergency:' Wilkeson councilmember fights to fix major bridge closures