Washington State UFO Sightings — Axios Report (2022)

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📝 Description

Washington State UFO Sightings — Axios Report (2022) highlighted Washington as the top state for UFO sightings per capita, citing 6,812 NUFORC reports dating back to the 1940s. Since then, public NUFORC data and science/news coverage indicate Washington remains among the most active U.S. states for reported UAP/UFO activity. As of June 2025, NUFORC-data aggregations cited by outlets place Washington with roughly 7,452 total location-based sightings, reflecting a continued high level of reporting in the state. National UAP reporting activity also shows increases (e.g., ~2,174 NUFORC reports in the first half of 2025 nationally). Separately, U.S. government reviews (AARO) have found no verified evidence of extraterrestrial technology or activity. Descriptions across reports remain varied and often unverified, with many sightings likely misidentifications, drones, or atmospheric phenomena.

🔍 Circumstances

The information involves statewide, historical, and ongoing reports compiled by the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC). There is no single incident but a continuum of reports filed over decades from various observers and locations within Washington state. The data are used to assess patterns and hotspots rather than document a single encounter.

👤 Physical Description

Descriptions across reports vary widely (lights, orbs, disks, triangles, etc.). No consistent physical artifact or single observable craft has been independently verified; many sightings are likely misidentifications or explainable phenomena.

ℹ️ Additional Details

The 2022 Axios piece cited NUFORC data as the basis for Washington’s top-per-capita status. Subsequent reporting through mid-2025 indicates continued high levels of reported sightings in Washington, with nationwide NUFORC totals rising. In parallel, the Pentagon’s AARO has reviewed UAPs and reported no confirmed extraterrestrial activity or technology. All cited figures pertain to self-reported sightings collected by NUFORC and do not constitute verified extraterrestrial events.

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