Secretary Wyman and Avista Chairman Scott Morris. (Photo courtesy of Avista) 

A company that has been around as long as the state of Washington has been honored by Secretary of State Wyman.

Wyman presented Avista Chairman, President and CEO Scott Morris with a certificate recognizing Avista’s 125th anniversary as a corporation in Washington. The presentation took place Friday at the energy company’s Spokane headquarters, with many of its employees in attendance. The event capped a weeklong celebration for Avista, formerly Washington Water Power Company.

Washington Water Power Company’s Post Street substation. Built in 1909, the substation still provides power, primarily for Downtown Spokane. (Photo courtesy of Avista)