It was 50 years ago when one of Seattle’s most enduring literary characters – who also became the Sonics’ original big-head mascot – was born. On February 14, 1974, the book “Wheedle on ...

It was 50 years ago when one of Seattle’s most enduring literary characters was born. On February 14, 1974, the book “Wheedle on the Needle” was published, and quickly became a Northwest ...

Wheedle became the mascot for the Seattle Sonics and enjoyed a surge of popularity before being largely forgotten. Until now. Close Ad. To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app.

It’s official, by mayoral decree: Tomorrow is “Wheedle’s Groove Day”! Stateth Mayor McGinn via public proclamation (i.e. e-mailed press release): “Whereas Wheedle’s Groove is a coming ...

Day one of Bumbershoot 2010 is over. The most notable act I saw was Wheedle’s Groove. Also notable were Neko Case and Bob Dylan; read Misha Berson on those two performers here. At 2 p.m. at SIFF ...

The Seattle World's Vintage Fair is celebrating the SuperSonics' original mascot, The Wheedle, turning 50 on Aug. 3-4. Supreme Court Makes Decision In Case That Would Expand President's Powers 12 ...

If you grew up in western Washington in the 1970s, this snippet of poetry might seem familiar to you: “There’s a Wheedle on the Needle, I know just what you’re thinking, but if you look up ...

REEL NW is KCTS's new weekly series showcasing local independent film, and it kicks off tonight at 10 pm with Wheedle's Groove, Jennifer Maas' acclaimed documentary about Seattle's legendary soul ...

POLITICO Prep Lesson #3: Public Opinion. Let the coaxing begin. The race is on for 2012, and the candidates who can wheedle—persuade—the most swing voters to their side will determine the outcome.

The new Wheedle mobile app (wheedleapp.com), launched earlier this week by Cleveland entrepreneurs Brian Stein, John Weston and Evan Cooper wants to get you wheedled by area bars and restaurants ...