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: Could this be the end of the ski bum?
There was a silver lining to the soggy, cold May we just had... It means local skiers can keep bombing down the mountain an extra couple weeks. Crystal Mountain has extended its season through June 12th.
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'This doesn't feel like love': SPU students sit-in for LGBTQ equality on campus
The end of the quarter crunch is looking a little different for some students at Seattle Pacific University.
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With tuition up and enrollment down, many are asking, 'Is college worth it?'
High schoolers across the state are gearing up for the ceremonial walk across stage - the hand shake, the diploma, throwing their little hat into the air. And these grads are prepping for the numerous times they’ll be asked “so what are you doing next?”
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When Washington schools can't help youth in crisis, they're sent out of state
Pandemic disruptions have brought the gaps in Washington's special education services into sharp focus. Some families are having to make a tough decision: sending their children far across the country to specialized boarding schools with services that meet their needs.
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Monkeypox confirmed in King County, but this isn't like Covid-19
For the last couple of years, Covid-19 had reigned as the dominant virus on everyone's minds. But if you've been on social media, or followed the news lately, you've probably heard about monkeypox, a rare viral disease that's related to smallpox.
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A KUOW investigation shows area charter schools broke their promises to parents and students
Charter schools were legalized in Washington state in 2012, and were designed to serve students who often struggle with traditional education in public schools. Frequently, those students come from marginalized communities, including children of color, students with disabilities and refugee families, whose children are in need of English instruction. For the last six months, KUOW reporter Ann Dornfeld has been investigating the largest chain of charter schools in the region: Impact Public Schools. What she’s found is that charter schools are frequently failing to live up to the promises they’ve made to students, leaving staff, students, and parents frustrated.
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Sound it out: messages from listeners
At it's core, this show is about connecting with you. Bringing you stories of people and topics you care about, and that impact you here, in the Pacific NW. And that means we're not having a one-way conversation -- we love hearing from you, and your input is central to Soundside. So we want to take a moment to share some of the messages you've sent to us in recent weeks.
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How to help your kids process what happened in Uvalde
Yesterday, an 18 year old man entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. There, he killed 21 people - 2 teachers, and 19 students. It's the 27th school shooting to occur this year. It's not a situation you can simply brush off. So how do you help your children proc
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The murder of George Floyd galvanized the country in 2020. But what's really changed since then?
Two years ago, George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer forced the United States – at least temporarily – to reckon with its racist history and systemic violence against Black people. Soundside connected with local Black leaders and activists in the faith community and politics to share their perspectives on whether there's been meaningful change since the protests for racial justice in 2020.
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Washington AG weighs in on abortion rights, concealed carry, and Hanford
Earlier this month, Politico reported a leaked decision from the US Supreme Court: Roe v Wade, the ruling protecting abortion rights in the county, would be overturned. While that decision isn’t finalized, states across the country are readying policies that would alter abortion access, should the ruling be struck down. Here in Washington protestors and politicians took to the streets, saying this decision wouldn’t pass in Washington State. One of those people was Washington AG Bob Ferguson.