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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Washington schools have $1.5 billion to spend — where will it go?
When schools shut down at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress put aside just over $13 billion in grant money for state educational agencies. New rounds of funding were approved in December 2020 and March 2021. But roughly half of the $2.6 billion allocated for schools here in Washington hasn’t been claimed yet, data published by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction from July shows.
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Contract workers at Nintendo of America say they faced years of sexual harassment
A new investigation by Kotaku details a "frat house" experience for female game testers at Nintendo of America, testimony that runs against the company's image of family friendly gaming.
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A new clinic brings Indigenous health care to Pioneer Square
Last week, a new clinic opened its doors in Pioneer Square. The Seattle Indian Health Board's newest center is located on the bottom floor of the new ?ál?al building, which means home in Lushootseed – at the Chief Seattle Club. And with it's creation, people will now be able to receive wraparound services at the club that are all managed and run by Indigenous people.
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Approval voting promises simplicity, but can it deliver?
Approval voting has a simple premise; vote for anyone you'd like. But after that, it gets a bit more complicated.
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'Seattle's just a great comic book city': Here's what you missed at Emerald City Comic Con 2022
Soundside Producer Jason Burrows spent the weekend at Emerald City Comic Con 2022, and brings us this audiopostcard.
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Sound it Out: The stories that grabbed your attention this week
If you've heard the show before, you know we often ask for your thoughts about our stories — where they've succeeded and where they can improve. That's because at its core, Soundside is about connecting with our listeners and bringing you stories you care about and journalism that impacts those of us living here in the Pacific Northwest.
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Emerald City Comic Con is back. But should it be?
Emerald City Comic Con is back in-person, with attendance projected to climb toward pre-pandemic levels. But not everyone is thrilled about that.
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Seattle chefs say 'The Bear' realistically portrays the dark side of restaurant kitchens
Running a restaurant has never been an easy business, and these last few years have been especially hard. But FX's new TV drama "The Bear" goes a level deeper than the slim financial margins that can derail a restaurant. The show has been praised for its depiction of the behind-the-scenes chaos that goes on during service.
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Fishing vessel sinks off San Juan Islands, leaking fuel
At 2:00pm on Saturday the U.S. Coast Guard received a distress call from a commercial fishing vessel named the Aleutian Isle. The vessel was near the San Juan Islands and taking on water. The crew onboard evacuated to a small skiff before being picked up by a good Samaritan, and the Aleutian Isle eventually sank to the sea floor, where it remains today.
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The future of renewable energy may lie in organic waste
There are lots of forms of renewable energy out there. But Snohomish County is investing in something different — a kind of renewable energy you may not have heard of before. It starts out in the fields of a local dairy farm.