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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How Seattle’s Jewish community is marking one year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
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Elections
Will Washington state do away with cap-and-trade? Voices for and against I-2117
As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to leave office, the core of his legacy is under attack on the November general election ballot.
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The U.S. is in the midst of a gun violence crisis. Medical professionals at Harborview may hold the answers on how to end it
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Politics
Will natural gas be turned off in Washington state? Voices for and against Initiative 2066
Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke with voices for and against Initiative 2066, which would prohibit penalties for using natural gas in construction, limit the ability of building codes to discourage the use of natural gas, and keep utility officials from making planning decisions that would lead to natural gas being cost-prohibitive
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Politics
Death, taxes, and horseplay
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Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for No on I-2109
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Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for Yes on I-2109
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A new KUOW investigation uncovers SPD's history of losing guns
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What to make of the Mariners' suboptimal season
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Politics
WA GOP Horoscope: Trump rising, Dan Newhouse in retrograde
