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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Hear it Again: The hunt for truth behind Oregon's mysterious cattle mutilations
In 2019, the remote plains of Harney County, Oregon made national news. Scattered amongst groves of ponderosa pine were a handful of mutilated cattle. The most astounding thing is that the scenes where these cattle were found were pristine. No tracks. And not one drop of blood – the carcasses were drained dry.
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On the ballot: Rep. Michelle Caldier, 26th Legislative District
The state Representative and her opponent, state Senator Deb Krishnadasan, are in a tight race. One that has the potential to diminish Democratic control in the Senate.
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Trump's push to repeal the Roadless Rule gets mixed reaction in the PNW
The Trump administration is trying to get rid of the Roadless Rule. A few people share why they're either backing the policy's overturn or fighting for its preservation.
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AI is probably coming to the classroom, whether you like it or not
A new school year has started; kids are sharpening pencils and breaking in backpacks. Many are also getting used to another new tool: Artificial Intelligence.
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What a King County case says about abuse in a national police youth program
That allegation mirrors a disturbing pattern of abuse within Explorers programs at law enforcement agencies.
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On the ballot: Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, 26th Legislative District
The state Senator and her opponent, state Representative Michelle Caldier, are in a tight race. One that has the potential to diminish Democratic control in the Senate.
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Conservatives falsely accused her of assassinating Charlie Kirk. It started with Dr. Pepper jokes
A Seattle woman is sharing her story — and hoping to clear her name — after being falsely identified as Charlie Kirk’s assassin in some right-wing social media circles last week.
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From tax reform to National Guard intervention, here's what City Council Pos. 8 candidates want for Seattle
This November, Seattle voters will be casting ballots for the city attorney, three City Council seats, three school board positions, and the mayor. Here's where the two candidates facing off for City Council's Position 8 — Rachael Savage and Alexis Mercedes Rinck — land on the top issues facing Seattle.
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She's a trans Seattleite. She did not shoot Charlie Kirk. The internet disagrees.
Michaela is a Seattleite, a paralegal, and a trans woman – and last week, to a portion of the internet, her photo became the face of the shooter who assassinated Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
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"What do we want? One lunch!" Students protest changing SPD schedule
On Monday, SPS students walked out of class to protest changing lunch times that they say will negatively affect student experience at school.