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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Government
How King County invested in juvenile justice programs, and then checked out
King County launched its Restorative Community Pathways Program in 2021. Its goal is to reduce the number of young people sent into the court system. Instead, it connects youths accused of lower-level crimes with community groups for rehabilitation.
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Arts & Life
This Port Townsend poetry outpost is celebrating 50 years of big impact
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Arts & Life
How have the Kraken gone from underperforming to unstoppable?
What a Game 7 it was in Denver. Kraken Right Wing Oliver Bjorkstrand slung a prayer of a shot and made one of the luckiest deflections you’ll ever see. The momentum from that goal led the Kraken to a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup Champions, The Colorado Avalanche.
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Government
What will Jay Inslee's legacy be after 12 years as governor?
KUOW Politics reporter David Hyde joins Soundside host Libby Denkmann to talk about Governor Inslee's announcement that he will NOT be seeking a 4th term.
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Arts & Life
This depressed voice actor turned to the sound of water for solace. It worked
It’s been nine years since Merk Nguyen shared her father’s journey with KUOW listeners. And since then, water has taken on a whole new meaning for Merk as she’s continued to grow as a daughter, friend, and creative.
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Government
WA GOP representatives explain why they couldn't vote for the Blake fix
In the last hours of the session on Sunday night in Olympia, the state House failed to pass a critical fix to drug possession law in Washington. The state’s Supreme Court threw out the old felony drug possession penalty back in 2021. The temporary stopgap, which classifies drug possession as a misdemeanor, is due to expire July 1.
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Arts & Life
Poet Raul Sanchez on finding a voice that transcends language and borders
Raul Sanchez's poetry reflects an influence of American culture tangled with Sanchez's Mexican roots.
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Government
Will increased density through HB-1110 actually lower WA home prices?
KUOW Housing Reporter Joshua McNichols walks us through the details behind how housing density can help lower housing costs through increased supply.
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Government
Corrections Corner: HB 1110 and Small Communities
KUOW Housing Reporter Joshua McNichols sits down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann to talk about a quick correction to reporting about HB 1110.
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Arts & Life
Why more city dwellers are falling 'Under the Henfluence' of backyard chicken coops
In Seattle, it’s legal to own up to eight chickens or “domestic fowl” per city lot. That can mean fresh eggs or meat from a source you know is local and well cared for. But it can also mean eight clucking and fussing birds living in a coop, on a small patch of lawn in a busy neighborhood.