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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The race for Seattle Mayor: Joe Mallahan
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election.
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Katie Wilson
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor. The primary election is August 5th.
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Ry Armstrong
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election.
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Bruce Harrell
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor. The primary election is August 5th.
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Trump cuts could leave 250,000 Washingtonians without health coverage, shutter rural hospitals
State leaders and hospital officials say the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law earlier this month by President Donald Trump could impact the access of hundreds of thousands of Washington residents to health care, especially in rural parts of the state.
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Bruce Harrell vs. everyone
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WA food banks, hospitals and more bracing for Big Beautiful Bill
Local and national organizations alike are still absorbing the historic implications of the Republican tax and spending law known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill. Soundside reached out to several local leaders to ask how the One Big Beautiful Bill will affect their work.
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Does Mount Rainier look more bare than usual?
You might have noticed that Mount Rainier’s been looking a little bald lately. People on social media have been posting that Washington’s favorite sight looks less snowy than usual. How much is climate change playing into the mountain’s sleek peak?
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Cartoon Mess Live’s Tom DesLongchamp on channeling a “rogue wave of creativity”
Imagine a cartoon show where the characters talk back to you. That's the premise for "Cartoon Mess Live", a live comedy show by Seattleite Tom DesLongchamp.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - July 18-20
Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows brings you all the events fit to print. Or something.