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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Banding together to Save the (Little Red) Hen
The Little Red Hen, a cherished country music bar in Green Lake could close at the end of July, after nearly 100 years in business. In response, community members have banded together to try to keep the bar open.
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President Trump goes after housing first and harm reduction in executive order
Libby Denkmann spoke with KUOW's Will James about the Trump administration's attempt to revamp homelessness policy in the United States.
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Two City Council members missed a vote: a fight over renter representation ensued
There was supposed to be a vote on member appointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission. That commission has seats for 15 members but currently only has five. The vote didn’t happen.
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How Seattle's most competitive mayoral candidates would address the city's top issues
Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke with the four most competitive candidates running for mayor of Seattle about the top issues facing the city and what they’d do to address them.
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Joe Mallahan
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election.
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Katie Wilson
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor. The primary election is August 5th.
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Bruce Harrell
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor. The primary election is August 5th.
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Ry Armstrong
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election.
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Trump cuts could leave 250,000 Washingtonians without health coverage, shutter rural hospitals
State leaders and hospital officials say the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law earlier this month by President Donald Trump could impact the access of hundreds of thousands of Washington residents to health care, especially in rural parts of the state.
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Bruce Harrell vs. everyone