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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More urban pharmacies are disappearing. What's driving the closures?
In 2020, chairman George D. Bartell said the sale of his 130-year-old family company was the only option. Regional operators like Bartell Drugs just couldn’t compete in the pharmacy business anymore. But now, after acquiring Bartell, Rite Aid itself is in a deep hole. Since the acquisition, Rite Aid has closed 21 of 68 Bartell locations, along with some of its own stores. So why are pharmacies struggling to stay afloat?
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Anacortes wolfdogs raise questions about the line between sanctuaries and zoos
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Why Tesla's woes signal trouble for the electric car industry
Last week, electric car company Tesla announced a massive recall impacting over 2 million cars. The recall comes at a time when other aspects of electric vehicle maintenance are under scrutiny.
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House cats love to hunt birds. Here's why that has biologists and conservationists worried
A study published this week in the journal Nature Communications found that free-ranging domestic AND feral cats eat more than 2,000 different species in the wild. And that has ecologists and biologists seriously worried.
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Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. But should it be?
Various factors have put homeownership out of reach for most American families. What does that mean for generational wealth building, social dynamics, and the idea of the so-called American Dream?
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Online retailer Zulily announces it's suing Amazon, claiming anti-competitive practices
This week, Seattle-based online retailer Zulily announced it’s going out of business. The news comes after the company’s owners said last week that there would be massive layoffs. In a new lawsuit, Zulily says part of the reason for its downfall is Amazon.
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How is Seattle's housing market doing right now?
For years, Seattle's real estate has been like a rocket ship, hurtling higher and higher. But now, things are slowing down. Yet prices continue to rise.
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Mushrooms are abundant in Puget Sound. Here's how to forage them ethically
Puget Sound mushroom clubs are proud to be some of the biggest in the country. Our rainy climate helps a wide variety of fungi thrive in the wild, and the enthusiasts who collect them help the knowledge of fungi spread like spores on your fridge’s leftovers. But picking mushrooms isn't a no-impact activity — so how can you forage like the pros?
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Metal shredder divides Bellingham over the role of industry
Controversy is brewing in Bellingham over a former cement plant, a Canadian metal recycling company, and a lot of concerned neighbors.
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Seattle Children's nurses call out workplace violence
Members of the Washington State Nurses Association say there’s been an increase in violence in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit at Seattle Children's Hospital and want to bring attention to the need for safer working conditions. KUOW reporter Diana Opong talked to Soundside host Libby Denkmann about what nurses in the unit have been experiencing.