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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Arts & Life
Producer Picks: Dry January, SAFE horses, and local wrestling
In the spirit of thankfulness, we're revisiting some of our favorite segments from over the last year, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside are making the picks. Today, producer Jason Burrows chose some of his favorite episodes that he worked on during this past year.
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Arts & Life
Producer picks: bat houses, go games, and the value of parasites
The Soundside team is taking some time off this Thanksgiving week. In the spirit of thankfulness, we're revisiting some of our favorite segments from over the last year, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside are making the picks.
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Arts & Life
Producer picks: Seattle on the stage and in the toy box
In the spirit of thankfulness: Soundside is going to revisit some of our favorite segments from over the last year, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside will be making the picks.
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Government
What does 'fare compliance' mean for light rail riders?
This week, Sound Transit fare ambassadors, those blue vested, yellow hatted transit employees, started issuing warnings to train riders who haven’t paid. It’s the first time in more than three years that Sound Transit is enforcing fares.
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Politics
Why Mayor Bruce Harrell might be the biggest winner of Seattle's 2023 election
If there was a big-picture winner of Seattle’s 2023 general election, it’s arguably Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
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Food
Want to make a difference for food banks? Cash, not Kraft, may be your answer
Before you go through your own pantry or head to the store to pick up food to donate, Soundside called up some experts to help you make more impactful donations.
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Government
The Snohomish County Sheriff's race is breaking fundraising records. Who are the candidates?
In many counties across Washington, sheriffs are nonpartisan, at times running unopposed. But this year’s election in Snohomish County is different. Bothell Deputy Chief of Police Susanna Johnson, who is currently leading with 52% of the vote, is running against incumbent Sheriff Adam Fortney, who so far has garnered 47% of votes.
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Why housing is on the ballot in Seattle and Tacoma this year
For many across Western Washington, this year's general election ballot includes decisions that will impact one of the issues that voters are most concerned about: housing. In Seattle, there’s a nearly $1 billion dollar levy to build more affordable housing. And in Tacoma, a renter-protection initiative in Tacoma has drawn hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations and spurred public debate.
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Education
School consolidation, safety, and budget gaps could cause a shakeup on Seattle school board
Four of the seven seats on Seattle's school board are up for grabs, and only two incumbents are running for re-election, meaning the board will get at least two new members after November 7. KUOW education reporter Sami West is here to explain some of the biggest issues candidates will have to address after the election.
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Education
Moms for Liberty pushes right-wing agenda in Washington state school board elections
Across the country, members of Moms for Liberty have increasingly confronted school administrators at board meetings and advocated against school curriculum including subjects like diversity, equity and inclusion, racism in the United States, and LGBTQ+ issues — including in Washington State.