RANK #9 NATIONALLY — 4,521 REPORTED SIGHTINGS
Oregon ranks 9th nationally with an exceptionally high per-capita rate. Southern Oregon's Crater Lake region and the coast have produced consistent quality reports. Kingsley Field ANGB in Klamath Falls generates F-15 operations over southern Oregon.
Oregon's connection to UAP history extends to its neighboring state: Kenneth Arnold's June 24, 1947 sighting near Mount Rainier — just across the Washington border — launched the modern UFO era, and the Pacific Northwest remains one of the most heavily observed regions. Oregon Coast communities from Lincoln City to Astoria generate persistent marine sightings.
Oregon's politically independent culture, strong outdoor community, and high concentration of amateur astronomers contribute to elevated and high-quality reporting rates. The state has one of the highest per-capita observatory memberships in the nation.
Consistent with national patterns, Oregon witnesses most frequently report orb and light phenomena, followed by triangular and disc-shaped objects.
Sighting counts: Washington: 7,813 | California: 17,061 | Nevada: 2,841
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