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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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes weighs in on the police shooting in Othello and a new mayor-elect
It's been a busy year for Seattle's police chief. We also talked with him about a new SPOG contract, the 2026 World Cup, and more.
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Policing rain city
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Flooding in WA: Skagit County, Gov. Ferguson's emergency response and more
Catastrophic flooding continues to threaten Washington. We talked to three KUOW reporters about what they're seeing on the ground and what we need to know about this weather event.
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Meet King County's new Executive: Girmay Zahilay
At 38 years old, Girmay Zahilay is King County’s youngest-ever executive. He says he’s ready to “completely change” the office. What will that change look like? And what could it mean for King County?
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Flooding in WA: Updates from Auburn and Carnation
We checked in with two officials about how flooding caused by an atmostpheric river is impacting their cities
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This researcher is working on a fentanyl vaccine to curb overdoses and addiction
Washington, like the entire country, has been hit hard by fentanyl. A biotech company is working on a fentanyl vaccine to tackle overdoses and addiction.
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Facing uncertain federal landscape, KCRHA looks to adapt
Homelessness service providers were bracing for major changes to federal grants until, the Trump administration walked things back. Local organizations are feeling whiplash.
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'He wasn't resisting' - WA man mauled by immigration enforcement canine
A Vancouver, Washington man was mauled by Customs and Border Protection K9 during an immigration arrest. His attorney says his treatment is part of a pattern of abuse happening in service of expanded immigration enforcement.
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Why Native American kids are getting harsher prison sentences in WA
Indigenous children are often far more penalized by the criminal justice system than their white peers. InvestigateWest's Indigenous affairs reporter, Melanie Henshaw brings us the details.
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New video found featuring victim of unsolved CHOP killing
On the eve of a civil trial over Antonio Mays Jr.'s death, new footage contradicts widely held account of the teenager's motivations