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 1999 'Battle of Seattle,' as told by those who lived it
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Why didn't OceanGate CEO heed warnings before Titan sub implosion?
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Eviction or intervention? Debating Washington's eviction program as cases surge
The spike in evictions, and backlog of cases, in King County has prompted a debate over how well Washington state's plan is working to help tenants facing evictions
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WWAMI brings Idaho students to UW School of Medicine, will they go back home?
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Eviction cases are spiking. How tenants and housing providers are dealing with the backlog
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Whistleblower says Microsoft was warned ahead of SolarWinds hack
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Ethics and finance complaints point to division among Democrats
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Netflix's new hit "How To Rob A Bank" chronicles Seattle in the 90's
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Mayor's Gun Violence Liaison highlights need for community led solutions
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Sound Transit lowers farebox recovery expecations