Quincy names Joe Harris as next city administrator. * by oscar rodriguez Post-Register staff writer * Aug 1, 2026 updated Aug 4, 2026 * 1 min to read. The city of Quincy has selected Joe Harris as its next city administrator, filling a position that was without a permanent leader since February. Harris was introduced to the City Council and confirmed July 30. He will begin his new role Aug. 17, according to a city news release. Under Quincy's mayor-council form of government, the mayor serves as the city's chief executive while the council establishes policy. The city administrator oversees day-to-day operations, coordinates city departments and ensures the mayor's and council's directives, ordinances and policies are carried out. According to the news release, Harris served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1993 to 2001 before working for the Quincy Police Department and the Grant County Sheriff's Office. He retired as Mattawa police chief in 2021. Harris was fired from his position as Mattawa police chief in 2021, according to previous reporting by the Quincy Valley Post-Register. He later reached a settlement with the city of Mattawa after appealing to the Mattawa Civil Service Commission. Under the agreement, Harris received $100,000 in general damages, was reinstated as police chief and allowed to resign, according to previous reporting by the Columbia Basin Herald. "I am excited for the opportunity to give back to our community and keep Quincy the great community it is," Harris said in the news release. Harris also ran for Grant County sheriff in 2022 and for a seat on the Port of Quincy in 2023. The city began recruiting for a permanent city administrator after former administrator Pat Haley resigned in February. Mayor Paul Worley appointed Greg Meinzer, a former Confluence Health security professional and former Chelan County undersheriff, as interim city administrator effective March 1. Meinzer replaced Haley, who abruptly resigned Feb. 13. Haley told the Quincy Valley Post-Register he was asked to leave based on a decision by the mayor and City Council "based on their own reasons." "I'm the interim city administrator, strong emphasis on interim," Meinzer said at a July 14 celebration hosted by Catholic Charities. "I've been at this job since March 1st, and with luck, when things go well the next week or so, we should have somebody coming in and replace me so I can retire again and do some time up on the river." Worley and Meinzer previously confirmed the city had interviewed applicants for the position but declined to disclose how many candidates were interviewed or their identities. City Council agenda documents indicated interviews took place June 30. The city contracted with Prothman, an Issaquah-based public-sector executive search firm, to recruit candidates for the position. The position was advertised with an annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $175,000.

Confluence Health Wenatchee names A new chief medical officer. Confluence Health in Wenatchee has named Dr. Katie Peterson as chief medical officer. Dr. Peterson was recommended for the new role and was confirmed by the Confluence Health Board. An OB/GYN physician, Peterson has served in various leadership roles with Confluence Health and has a strong understanding of both patient care and physician leadership, according to a news release on Thursday "Dr. Katie Peterson brings a thoughtful, steady leadership style along with a strong understanding of both clinical care and the broader work required to improve health across a system," said Dr. Andrew Jones, CEO of Confluence Health. "She has earned the respect of colleagues across our organization and has shown a clear commitment to collaboration, quality, and doing what is right for patients. I'm confident she will serve our physicians, care teams, and community exceptionally well as CMO and will help us continue moving forward together as an organization." Dr. Jennifer Jorgensen, president of Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, said Peterson is well suited for a role that requires both physician perspective and systemwide leadership. "Dr. Katie Peterson is well-suited for this important role because she understands the importance of caring for patients, supporting fellow physicians, and helping teams work well together across a complex organization," Dr. Jorgensen said. "With her years of experience in leadership and as a valued colleague, she brings credibility, insight, and a genuine commitment to improving care for our community. I'm excited to see her step into this role and help lead this next chapter for the region we serve." As chief medical officer, Dr. Katie Peterson will help lead Confluence Health's work to support quality, safety, and medical staff leadership to ensure patients receive excellent, coordinated care close to home. Peterson succeeds former CMO Dr. James Murray, who has transitioned into Confluence Health's new chief physician executive position. The role was designed to strengthen physician leadership in clinical operations and service line performance across the organization. About Confluence Health Confluence Health serves the largest geographic region of any healthcare system in Washington State, covering over 12,000 square miles of Okanogan, Grant, Douglas, and Chelan counties. The Confluence Health Board of Directors provides governance for Confluence Health and includes nine community board members and six physician board members. About the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Wenatchee Valley Medical Group serves North Central Washington as the largest physician group affiliated with Confluence Health. It was founded as the Wenatchee Valley Clinic (WVC). Over the next 70 years, WVC grew to become Wenatchee Valley Medical Center (WVMC), which serves patients across a four-county region and includes 300 physicians in up to 30 primary care and specialty disciplines. In 2013, WVMC and Central Washington Hospital affiliated to form Confluence Health.

Its new website is here - same information, easier to find. May 19, 2026 by Confluence Health Confluence Health is excited to welcome you to the new Confluence Health website, designed to make finding care and important information simpler, faster, and more convenient. While the website has a fresh new look, all of the information you rely on is still here; it may just be in a new location. Confluence Health has reorganized the site with you in mind to make it easier to access the most important resources. What's New * "How Can We Help You" (Homepage): Quickly access the most commonly used links in one place, including: Pay My Bill, Schedule Care, Locations, MyChart, and Request Medical Records. * Patient & Visitors Page: This page now serves as your main hub for patient information. Be sure to scroll to explore all available resources. * Provider Finder: Easily search for providers by name or specialty and book appointments when available. * Footer Navigation: Looking for Billing & Insurance or About Us? You can easily find these links at the bottom of every page, organized under: Connect, Engage, Support, and Careers & Professionals * Quick Links at the Top: Use the top menu for fast access to MyChart, Careers, and Contact Us If you still need help, please contact Confluence Health - Confluence Health is happy to assist. * * Cancer Care * | * Care & Services * | * Feaured News * | * News * | * Its People * | * Outreach & Education * | * Specialty Care May 29, 2026 EASEing the Road for Survivors: CH Oncology and Others Meet with Rep. Dr. Schrier to Advocate for Cancer Rehab U.S. Representative Dr. Kim Schrier (Washington, District 8) recently met with members of the Confluence Health cancer... * * Community Support * | * Events * | * Feaured News * | * News May 19, 2026 Community in Action: Two Events, One Shared Commitment to Health and Connection This spring, its community showed up in powerful ways. From the energy of the Apple Blossom Run... * * Blog * | * Community Support * | * Events * | * Its People * | * Outreach & Education May 19, 2026 "Be Well, Stay Well - Día del Niño" Health Fair Brings Families Together for Wellness and Connection On April 26, 2026, more than 350 community members gathered at Methow Park in Wenatchee for the... Be notified of the latest highlights, developments, and announcements. "*" indicates required fields Find your expert Provider. Explore its full network of physicians, specialists and care teams - filter by service, language, location and insurance to find the right match for you.