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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Could grizzly bears officially return to the North Cascades?
The last confirmed grizzly bear sighting in the North Cascades was in 1996. But that could change.
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Traffic fatalities spike in Washington state
Ryan Packer of The Urbanist and Yonah Freemark of the Urban Institute join Soundside to discuss traffic fatalities both nationally and here in Washington state.
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Police academy warned Tacoma Police about officer charged in Manuel Ellis' death
A new investigation from The Seattle Times uncovers a memo sent from the state's police academy to the Tacoma Police Department. That memo warned the department about the behavior of a new recruit: Timothy Rankine.
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Hoping to bridge $200 million budget gap, Seattle City Council makes tough choices
The city of Seattle is finalizing its spending plan for the next two years on Tuesday. The budget process has involved plenty of tough choices as the council is lo
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Hear it again: Seattle's hip-hop scene and Puget Sound pirates
As we get ready to gather round the table with our families and friends, Soundside is bringing you a couple of our favorite stories about community.
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Hear it again: from rugged cliffs to reservoirs — exploring parks in the PNW
This holiday week, we're looking back at some of our favorite stories from the last year. Today, we’re focusing on the places where natural beauty meets concrete and city blocks – the park.
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Hear it again: A picture is worth a thousand words
This Thanksgiving week we’re revisiting some of our best stories of the year so far. Today, we’re looking back on our favorite segments about images and the stories they tell about us.
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Do school levies put an unfair burden on rural districts?
Wahkiakum School District Superintendent Brent Freeman talks to Soundside to give us an update on the status of their lawsuit surrounding the way that schools are funded in Washington state.
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Hear it again: How technology is mapping the unheard conversations of the natural world
When you step into a forest, or walk along a beach, there's a lot to take in – the sound of waves crashing against the sand, birds chirping to each other in the trees. But there's a lot we don't hear, and thanks to new technology, researchers are closer than ever to translating our natural world.
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How these local chefs are celebrating Thanksgiving
Next week is Thanksgiving, so we're taking a few minutes to get in the mood.