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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A new book argues that foster care pushes kids towards prison and homelessness
The United States spends 30 billion dollars on foster care each year. Yet, according to author Claudia Rowe, the results have too often been damaging for the children in that system.
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A Seattle immigration attorney on ICE and your rights
An attorney with the Northwest Immigrant Right Project talks about ICE and your rights, regardless of a person's legal status.
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Governor Ferguson leaves most tax increases in place as he signs the budget into law
The weeks of wondering whether the Governor would make major changes to the Democrat-passed general fund and transportation budget are finally over. Yesterday afternoon, the Governor gave his approval to nearly all of the budget proposals.
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Why a gun that's been banned from WA's police academy is still being used by officers
Several law enforcement agencies across the country have decided to replace a popular model of pistol due to concerns about misfires. In some cases, when agencies choose to replace the guns, they aren’t being sent to a landfill, or a recycling center. Instead, they’re being sold to dealers, who may put them back in circulation to the public.
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After deadly climbing accident in North Cascades, here's what one local climbing expert thinks
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Negotiations stall on Columbia River Treaty
Rhetoric from the President about making Canada the 51st state and tariffs have put a wedge between the two countries. And the effects of this split are spiraling to how we manage natural resources that cross the border.
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Is Seattle's port empty?
Social media videos have been popping up claiming that Seattle’s port has no cargo ships docked. And Seattlites are pointing the finger at the continuous threat of new tariffs. But is that actually the case?
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Amid federal cuts, here's why UW's lab animals could be euthanized
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Democratic dominoes and an odd election
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 15-18
Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows shares all the events worth doing this weekend, from SIFF to Saunter.