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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Monisha Harrell alleges a toxic work environment under uncle, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell
Monisha Harrell was the first Black lesbian senior deputy mayor in the City of Seattle’s history, and she also says that her tenure with the city was marred by bullying and sexism. Ashley Hiruko, KUOW's investigative reporter, broke the story.
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Why a program to send UW doctors to rural areas is being threatened in Idaho
WWAMI is an acronym for Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho… and it refers to a program created by the University of Washington that allows dozens of medical students from those states to study at the UW School of Medicine.
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Federal forestry changes leave state officials in the lurch
The state’s Department of Natural Resources says it’s coming up with backup plans to address the growing threat of serious wildfires in Washington. This, as it's typically close working relationship with federal forest managers has frayed under the Trump Administration.
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Congresswoman Emily Randall on the Democratic backlash to Senator Chuck Schumer
Washington D.C. averted a government shutdown—but this is not without controversy. Congresswoman Emily Randall gives us an inside look at what’s happening within the halls of the House of Representatives.
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Republicans' unlikely ally: Gov. Ferguson
Republicans might have more influence this legislative session than they have in almost a decade. A big reason why is Governor Bob Ferguson. The newly elected Democrat has been warmer toward the GOP point of view than the previous administration was, pushing to close the state’s budget deficit through cuts rather than raising more revenue from taxes. That’s a welcome change for Rep. Travis Couture, the Republicans’ lead budget wrangler in the state House. He says Ferguson has been more aligned with, and welcoming of, Republican ideas than his predecessor was – but just how much actual power the Republican caucus will have over the final product remains to be seen.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 3/13-16
Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows might not be going to SIFF & Stitch, but he does have all the details about what YOU could be doing this weekend.
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Bill Gates rethinks climate strategies in the new Trump era
Breakthrough Energy, a collection of organizations founded by Bill Gates in 2015, announced a slew of staffing cuts this week.
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How the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan could affect people with disabilities
The One Seattle Comprehensive Plan is working its way through city council. It dictates how the city will grow over the next twenty years, including where density is allowed.
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Huckleberries are culturally important food. Tribes say it isn't treated like one
Native people have been picking huckleberries for generations and huckleberry harvests in the mountains are one of the major food gathering events for Tribes. But many say a combination of federal forest management practices and commercial picking operations infringe on their treaty rights.
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$100 million police hiring bill moves on to the state Senate
The state House on Tuesday approved $100 million in funding aimed at helping local police departments hire more officers.
