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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Online retailer Zulily announces it's suing Amazon, claiming anti-competitive practices
This week, Seattle-based online retailer Zulily announced it’s going out of business. The news comes after the company’s owners said last week that there would be massive layoffs. In a new lawsuit, Zulily says part of the reason for its downfall is Amazon.
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How is Seattle's housing market doing right now?
For years, Seattle's real estate has been like a rocket ship, hurtling higher and higher. But now, things are slowing down. Yet prices continue to rise.
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Mushrooms are abundant in Puget Sound. Here's how to forage them ethically
Puget Sound mushroom clubs are proud to be some of the biggest in the country. Our rainy climate helps a wide variety of fungi thrive in the wild, and the enthusiasts who collect them help the knowledge of fungi spread like spores on your fridge’s leftovers. But picking mushrooms isn't a no-impact activity — so how can you forage like the pros?
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Metal shredder divides Bellingham over the role of industry
Controversy is brewing in Bellingham over a former cement plant, a Canadian metal recycling company, and a lot of concerned neighbors.
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Seattle Children's nurses call out workplace violence
Members of the Washington State Nurses Association say there’s been an increase in violence in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit at Seattle Children's Hospital and want to bring attention to the need for safer working conditions. KUOW reporter Diana Opong talked to Soundside host Libby Denkmann about what nurses in the unit have been experiencing.
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Native communities combat opioid epidemic with cultural traditions and Western medicine
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Amazon promises convenience for customers, but it's crushing some rural mail carriers
Last month, residents in San Juan County began complaining that Amazon packages were causing a major backup at post offices and delaying regular mail delivery. People reported going days without receiving some bills, letters, and packages.
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Why the feds want to cull barred owls in the Pacific Northwest
In an effort to protect the native northern spotted owl, U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials announced 500,000 barred owls need to be culled throughout the Pacific Northwest over the next 30 years. But some conservationists worry the effort might be too late.
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Community members give Denny Blaine Park play area proposal a dressing down
Typically, a new playground — at minimal cost to taxpayers — would be greeted with open arms by a community. But in this scenario, it’s not that simple.
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Why Mariners fans aren't happy with the team's front office
Lookout Landing Editor-in-Chief Kate Preusser joins Soundside to talk about the off season moves being made by the Seattle Mariners & the overwhelmingly negative reactions from fans.