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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Postcard: A nurse, a teacher, a songwriter
Chris in West Seattle shared a memory about his son getting Covid. Anne on Bainbridge Island told us about a creative graduation and retirement celebration. Joseph in Lake City wrote a song!
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Has a crack appeared in Washington's concrete strike?
Last month, Soundside took listeners to the picket line as concrete workers continued their strike against six of the largest concrete suppliers in the region.
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'We need to be able to tailor our support': Chronic homelessness in King County
City and county leaders alike say focusing on chronic homelessness is a key part of addressing the region's homelessness issues. That focus includes pairing housing with services.
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A Country Strange and Far: why Methodists failed to convert the Pacific Northwest
Washington State has one of the lowest rates of self-reported religious affiliation in the country, according to the polling firm Gallup. The experiences of one group of Christian missionaries can give us a window into why our area has remained relatively secular.
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Social media is flooded with information about Ukraine. SIFT through your sources first.
As the war in Ukraine stretches toward its third week, misinformation about the invasion continues to cloud the airwaves in Russia and beyond.
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Wildlife is learning to live in NW cities. Can we adapt with them?
The towns and cities around Puget Sound are no strangers to wildlife. From orcas and sea slugs to bald eagles and crows, a whole host of creatures call our urban habitat home. But learning to live with our wild neighbors hasn't always been easy, and it's only getting more difficult.
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The refugee double standard
Ukrainian refugees are being welcomed across Europe and here in the US. The response speaks to the dire need of the moment. And it's also not the response people fleeing other recent wars have received.
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Here comes the sun - but should it stay all year round?
We skipped an hour over the weekend – Springing forward to Daylight Saving Time. Some people want it to stay that way all year round. But is full-time daylight saving time healthier overall?
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Washington's indoor mask mandate is over. Here's how Seattle is feeling about it.
For the last couple of years, your get-out-the-door routine probably involved checking to see if you had your keys, your wallet, and a face mask.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell pledges to lead with compassion — and encampment removal
Citing sidewalk obstruction, the city of Seattle cleared a longstanding tent encampment that sat right across from city hall, on 4th avenue. It's the latest move by Mayor Bruce Harrell's administration in response to the city's ongoing homelessness crisis.