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 Gig Harbor teen was coerced into suicide -- the group behind it has victimized thousands
In 2022, the body of 13-year-old Jay Taylor was discovered behind a grocery store in Gig Harbor.
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Send this to a procrastinator voter
A procrastinator’s guide to why you should care about this year’s election.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Oct 30-Nov 4
Halloween, Schmalloween. Let's talk about all the events AFTER the spooky stuff is finished, like the CAT CONVENTION or the TOY SHOW!
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Aid for Gaza remains tenuous despite ceasefire
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains a fragile thing. There have been several instances of attacks and crushing retribution since it went into effect. Caught in the middle of this is the humanitarian aid that was promised as part of the ceasefire agreement. That aid is so crucial and has been a clarion call for supporters of Palestinians. How are aid distribution efforts doing in meeting the overwhelming need?
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Bridge over troubled Washington: Billions needed for infrastructure repair
WSDOT is in the “early stages of critical failure” with funds for highway and bridge restoration & preservation, but the WA State Senate has plans to help bolster that effort in upcoming budget sessions.
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As SNAP benefit cutoff looms, WA food banks brace for impact
Local food banks say now is the time to volunteer, or give if you're able. Nearly 930,000 Washingtonians will get cut off from those benefits if the government shutdown continues.
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Why is the U.S. striking boats off the coast of South America?
The strikes have killed at least 57 people since they began in early September.
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Air traffic controllers lose first full paycheck, adding stress to an already stressful job
Air traffic controllers got their first zero-dollar paycheck since the government shutdown began. This is only the latest in a list of grievances bogging these workers down.
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New documentary looks at why shipwrecks led to conflict in the PNW
A new documentary explores how shipwrecks led to tension - and, sometimes, violence - between Indigenous communities and colonists in the Pacific Northwest.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Oct 23-27
While we won't be watching the Mariners in the World Series this weekend, there are still a TON of awesome events happening...