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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Yay books! Soundside's 2025 in letters
We wrap up 2025 with a review of books we loved, including several by local authors. Plus, we wade into the great audiobook debate.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Dec 18-21
Seahawks and Torrent and Christmas, OH MY! Here's a handful of great events to keep you busy this weekend!
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Flooding in WA: Skagit County's 40-year old flood maps and a dog kennel evacuation
Lulu Ramadan of the Seattle Times talks to us about Skagit County's flood maps, which haven't been updated in 40 years. Plus, we hear from Kristiana de Leon, who evacuated malamutes last week amid flooding along the Puyallup River.
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Can taxing millionaires fix WA’s broken budget?
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Flooding in WA: Pacific evacuation, levee breach and more
Approximately 10,000 people are still under evacuation notice after multiple levee failures across Western Washington.
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What might an "in-house" deportation fleet mean for DHS & ICE?
DHS is in the process of purchasing six Boeing 737s to create their own deportation fleet. ProPublica immigration reporter McKenzie Funk joins Soundside to talk about what that might mean for the future of ICE.
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Front Page: Flooding, food prices, and one really old quarterback
Every Monday on Soundside we catch you up on the top stories that are fascinating right now – and what they say about the Pacific Northwest.
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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.