Seattle Declares Jimothy Summer | Seattle News

Seattle’s got a new star — not a human, but a round-faced raccoon named Jimothy, who’s gone viral for his adorable, chubby charm. This past Sunday, city council members officially declared summer 2026 “Jimothy Summer” in Ballard, complete with fan art contests, stained glass, paper-mâché statues, and even a custom license plate. Local artist Kayla Carabes, who just moved to Seattle in June, won the art contest with her painting of Jimothy — proof that this little critter, blissfully unaware of his fame, is uniting the city one smile at a time. 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/237fe1c95d303e00