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Newport Avenue Landscaping has been featured by Central Oregon's leading publications and national industry media.

KTVZ NEWSCHANNEL 21

NEWSPAPER · August 12, 2025

Kress KR236 robotic mower cutting a commercial lawn

Robot mowers offer a quiet, discreet and electric alternative for cutting grass

"These mini mowers work almost exactly like Roombas — and when tenants wake up, they have a freshly mowed lawn they were unaware even happened."

A new mower is quietly reshaping the landscape and it's entirely automated. Terry Gassaway from Newport Avenue Landscaping told KTVZ News: 'The big thing is that we can deploy these at night. They're quiet and the tenants don't know they're actually mowing.'

By Triton Notary

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THE BEND BULLETIN

NEWSPAPER · August 19, 2025

Robot mowers signal tech shift in landscaping

"It's the future for landscape companies like Newport Avenue Landscaping."

Under the cover of darkness, a robotic lawnmower quietly sweeps across the grass at the Bend RV Resort near Murphy Road in Bend. As it mows, mulches and moves across the lawn, the innovative mower leaves a pattern in its wake.

By Suzanne Roig

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CASCADE BUSINESS NEWS

MAGAZINE · April 11, 2023

Sterling West, owner of Newport Avenue Landscaping

Newport Ave Landscaping Talks Humble Beginnings, Big Future

"A young OSU graduate turned a lawn mowing operation into one of Central Oregon's premier landscaping companies."

Sterling West, owner and principal designer, shares the story of how Newport Ave Landscaping grew from a solo lawn mowing operation into a full-service design-build company — and where the company is headed next.

By Noah Nelson

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CASCADE BUSINESS NEWS

MAGAZINE · May 23, 2024

Bend RV Resort landscaping by Newport Avenue Landscaping

Newport Avenue Landscaping Announces Exciting Developments at Bend RV Resort

"Bringing innovative landscaping solutions and robotic mowing technology to Central Oregon's premier RV destination."

Newport Avenue Landscaping announces a new commercial partnership with Bend RV Resort, deploying robotic mowing technology and a full landscape maintenance program at one of Bend's most-visited destinations.

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ROOTS OF SUCCESS PODCAST

PODCAST · April 30, 2026

Newport Avenue Landscaping truck in Central Oregon

Out of Necessity: Landscapers' Hacks for AI and DIY Development

"Sterling West is using AI as a hands-on tool to streamline operations and dramatically improve customer experience."

Kevin Keim sits down with ACE Peer Group standouts Sterling West of Newport Avenue Landscaping and Sam Zale of Zale's Lawn and Landscape. Discover how these forward-thinking business owners are using AI as a practical tool to overhaul tech stacks.

By Kevin Keim · McFarlin Stanford

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