David Ono
David joined ABC7 in 1996, and during that time has witnessed history worldwide, covering Hurricane Katrina, Haiti's earthquake and Japan's tsunami. He traveled across Europe and Asia chronicling brave acts of the Nisei soldier from World War II.
Ono has attended two royal weddings, Prince William's in London in 2011 and Prince Harry's in Windsor in 2018. He's tracked drug runners through Central America and reported live from Boston after the tragic marathon bombing. He's covered terrorism from Paris not only in 2015 as the historic city was crippled with fear, but also in 2002 after a plot was foiled to bring down the Eiffel Tower.
Ono has trained with the FBI, the elite Los Angeles County Sheriff's SWAT team, ICE and the Los Angeles Port Police. Three times President Barack Obama has invited him to the White House, twice for exclusive one-on-one interviews, and once to make a speech about inclusion in America. Ono has extensively covered the Pope. He witnessed white smoke at the Vatican twice - in 2005 for the selection of Pope Benedict the 16th and 2013 for the selection of Pope Francis. He also covered Francis' historic visit to the United States in 2015 and his visit to Mexico in 2016.
David has produced multiple award-winning documentaries, two of which have made their way to the Smithsonian Institution.
David has won 10 Edward R. Murrow awards, 31 Emmys, 2 RTDNA National Unity Awards, 6 AAJA National Journalism Awards, and was honored with the Distinguished Journalist Award by the Society of Professional Journalists. He has also received both the journalist of the year as well as the lifetime achievement award by the LA Press Club.
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David's Stories
Return to Maui: Lahaina reopens to residents after deadly wildfire, but heartbreak remains
It was August when a horrible, massive fire reduced the town of Lahaina to ashes. Now that months have gone by, you might assume things are getting better. Not even close.
Return to Maui: Wildfire survivor who lost everything copes with trauma, worries about the future
John Singer lost everything in the Maui wildfire, but saved himself by jumping into the ocean. Months later, the wounds are still fresh and he worries the country has moved on.
Everlasting legacy: Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans come together for remembrance ceremony
Five survivors attended Thursday's commemoration at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial to honor their fallen comrades.
Fighting a monster: Jane Doe One steps into the light to share her story of survival
"I'm still sickened and saddened that this rapist is walking free right now." A rape survivor is speaking out after her attacker was set free. It's a case that exposes the flaws in how we prosecute sexual assaults.
Yoshiki becomes 1st Japanese artist to be immortalized in cement at TCL Chinese Theatre
You may not have heard of him yet but, on the global stage, he's a superstar. Yoshiki has become the first Japanese artist to be immortalized in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
Sparks fly from plane after landing gear trouble at John Wayne Airport as Hilary slammed SoCal
A plane that landed in Santa Ana Sunday night right as Tropical Storm Hilary was passing through left passengers shaken up after their flight had a rough landing.
Paradise lost: A firsthand account of seeing historic Lahaina devastated by Maui wildfires
Burned-out shells of cars along Lahaina's Front Street tell the story of desperation as the flames overtook Maui's historic town.
Hawaii wildfires: Tourists told to evacuate as historic town of Lahaina left devastated
ABC7's David Ono is reporting from Hawaii where wildfires have devastated parts of Maui.
FACEism: Honoring a young Japanese American soldier whose life offers unique perspective on history
In this episode of ABC7's #FACEism series, we focus on one soldier in particular whose life is teaching the world about an entire generation of remarkable Americans. We call this story "Love Stanley."
FACEism: Celebrating 100 years of the Toyo Miyatake Studio and the history it has perfectly captured
In this special edition of ABC7's FACEism titled "A Thousand Words," we continue to honor AAPI Heritage Month and zoom in on a small community with a giant legacy - and the man who helped document it all, one photo at a time.