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Flag of The Jimothy Republic

Flag meaning: White Background: Snow, Peace and Liberty. Jimothy: The ruler of the republic and a major symbol to the people. Star: North Star. Blue strip: Design and hope of good future. Blue color: Rivers, Lakes, Swamps Coastline and etc.

u/yinzer_1013 — 4 hours ago
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I fear for him because of his fame.

So many people want to "meet" him, pet him, feed him, get pictures and videos of him and people not from Seattle are even going there just to find him.

This worries me. Famous animals have always been in danger because of wackos, and there's been instances of some of them being kidnapped or even killed, like the famous skateboarding bulldog who was kidnapped and likely killed.

People are doing anything they can to lure him to get pictures, including leaving out food that is very bad for raccoons like cat food.
I've even heard of people tracking him with set up cameras and satellite uplink vans, and some even want to capture him to put an airtag on him so they can follow him around.
And I've heard that if someone tried to touch him and he bit them, by law he would be euthanized.

I'm scared that this beautiful lil guy is going to get hurt or killed because of selfish assholes that want some internet fame.

I hope people in Seattle will protect him if anyone tries anything stupid.

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u/Dogbold — 17 hours ago
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This week’s paint map is brought to you by Jimothy!

Much roadwork! Many events! Many tiny, beloved trash pandas! Jimothy’s got a busy weekend ahead of him and so does the state of Washington.

Let’s dig into the details for July 24-27:

-SR 520 will close in both directions from I-5 (MP 0) to I-405 (MP 7) from 11 p.m. Friday, July 24 to 7 a.m. Saturday, July 25 for maintenance. Both directions of the I-5 on-ramps to EB SR 520 and the Montlake Boulevard on-ramps to EB SR 520 will close. The 84th Ave and 108th Ave NE on-ramps to WB SR 520 will also close. People traveling between Seattle and Bellevue should plan ahead and seek alternate routes.

- SR 161 in Federal Way will close in both directions between Milton Road/20th Ave S and 28th Ave S from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Crews will install a 25 ft wide box culvert across SR 161 to improve fish passage. Signed detours will guide drivers, pedestrians and cyclists around the closure.

- SR 202 in Fall City will close just east of the SR 202/203 roundabout (MP 22) from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Monday. Major storms in December 2025 and March 2026 eroded the Snoqualmie riverbank supporting the highway. During this closure crews will place woody material, boulders, streambed gravel mix and stone fragments to restore the roadside embankment to its original grade and help protect the roadway from future damage. If you’re planning to float, paddle or launch a boat, be aware that portions of the Snoqualmie and Raging rivers—and some nearby access points—may temporarily close while crews safely repair the riverbank.

If you’re saddling up to see Chris Stapleton, don’t forget that the I-90 Vantage Bridge is one lane in each direction 24/7, which will likely create significant backups. We strongly recommend you consider alternate routes or give yourself extra time to get to and from The Gorge.

Jimothy says that if you want to avoid some trashy traffic, download our mobile app to check for real-time travel info, make a plan ahead of time and remember to pack snacks.

u/wsdot — 15 hours ago