Jimothy the Raccoon Becomes Seattle’s Legend | Seattle News

Seattle’s beloved raccoon Jimothy, a quirky local icon with short-spine syndrome, just got his own official city honor: 2026 is now “Jimothy Summer.” City councilmembers celebrated him at a festive Ballard event, complete with a proclamation joking about his midnight trash raids, an art contest, and stuffed animal tributes — proving how one furry friend can unite a community and turn an unexpected vibe into a city-wide celebration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a38e36f6ecd421f