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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On the ballot: Sen. Victoria Hunt, 5th Legislative District
We talk to the Democratic incumbent in the state Senate race in Washington's 5th District, which spans Issaquah to Enumclaw.
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"I will not watch channel four ever again" - your thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel and Sinclair
Did you catch Kimmel last night? It was his first night back after Disney pulled him off air about a week ago. Most likely, you only saw it after the fact. That's because Sinclair Broadcasting, which owns 38 ABC affiliates, including KOMO here in Seattle, announced earlier this week that they would continue to pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel Live! until further notice.
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As Seattle finalizes comprehensive plan, some ask - who will speak for the trees?
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From Sammamish to space: meet NASA’s new astronaut candidate
NASA announced its next batch of potential astronauts this week. Out of 8,000 applicants, just ten were chosen to attend the two year training program, including Lauren Edgar from Sammamish
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On the ballot: Chad Magendanz, 5th Legislative District
We talk to the Republican challenger in the state Senate race in Washington's 5th District, which spans Issaquah to Enumclaw.
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Using Instagram to sell a house in Seattle
Log onto Instagram and you’ll see videos of celebrity interviews, food recipes and, lately, homes for sale. A real estate agent shares how she's using social media to sell homes around the city.
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Ask a Doctor: What the latest federal vaccine guidance means for your kids
Last week, a vaccine panel formed by Health and Human Services head Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met to discuss policy regarding measles, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B. Two local doctors help us make sense of what all of this means.
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Affordable Housing vacancies in Seattle rise while the homeless population grows
There is a disconnect between the high level of homelessness in Seattle and the high number of affordable housing units that are sitting unused at the moment. As of the end of last year, nearly 11% of affordable housing in the city were empty – more than 2700 apartments. .
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A high horse and a gaslight walk into a bar (with guest Brandi Kruse)
Our guest this week is Brandi Kruse, conservative influencer and host of the UnDivided Podcast. We decided to have her on as the nation and our region are still reeling from the murder of Charlie Kirk -- and struggling with how to discuss the event.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Sept 18-21
It's the final weekend of Summer, with Fall beginning on Monday. How will YOU spend YOUR weekend? Check out these events for great ideas!