Two people were shot by federal agents yesterday afternoon in Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood, according to the city's police department.

The big picture: Portland police said in a statement that officers responded to a report of a shooting near Adventist Health Portland in the 10200 block of Southeast Main Street at 2:18pm, and that a man and woman, whom they did not identify, were later hospitalized.

• Federal officials said those shot were trying to harm agents, while local leaders cited it as the latest example of federal law enforcement overreach in American cities.

Zoom in: The Department of Homeland Security said on X Thursday night that U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted "a targeted vehicle stop" in Portland and alleged the passenger was an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who was involved in a recent shooting in Portland.

• The target was affiliated with a "prostitution ring" run by Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration has designated a global terrorist organization, DHS alleged.
• When agents identified themselves, the driver attempted to run agents over, according to DHS. "Fearing for his life and safety, an agent fired a defensive shot," DHS said, before the driver fled the scene.

Yes, but: Mayor Keith Wilson (D) questioned DHS' take on the incident during a Thursday evening briefing.

• "We know what the federal government said happened here," Wilson told reporters. "There was a time we could take them at their word. That time has passed."

State of play: President Trump's deployment of federal agencies to mostly Democratic-run states and cities as part of his administration's crackdown on immigration and crime has become a political flashpoint during his second term.

• Wilson called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to "end all operations in Portland until a full investigation can be completed" and noted the shooting came a day after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.
• Hundreds gathered outside city hall last night for a vigil with the rallying cry: "ICE out of Portland!"

What we know: A few minutes after the initial shooting call, at 2:24pm, city police received reports of a wounded man in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside," where the victims were found and taken to local hospitals.

• Their conditions were unknown as of Friday morning.

What we're watching: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) announced Thursday night his department is opening an investigation into the Portland shooting.

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It's win or go home for the Oregon Ducks tonight in the Peach Bowl as they face the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers.

Why it matters: A win means the Ducks will advance in the College Football Playoffs and vie for the National Championship. A loss means another season of close but no cigar.

Between the sidelines: The Hoosiers are widely considered the best team in the country.

• They're led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza at quarterback.
• And the Hoosiers — based in Bloomington, which we assume was named after the Blooming Onion — beat Oregon 30-20 in October to hand the Ducks their only loss of the season.

Catch up quick: Both teams have breezed their way into the semifinals.

• Indiana is the No. 1 seed, so they had a bye for the first round. In the quarterfinals, the Hoosiers dominated Alabama 38-3.
• The Ducks crushed No. 24 James Madison University in the first round, 51-34, and held Texas Tech to just 10 first downs in a 23-0 shutout on New Years day.

What they're saying: Star tight end Kenyon Sadiq said the team isn't thinking about their loss in October. They're building on the momentum they've gained over the last couple of months.

• "Comes down to who plays their best ball in November and December, and leading into January now, that's how long the season is," he said, via the Oregonian. "It's about staying on the steady climb up the mountain."

The intrigue: The Ducks were one win away from the championship game last year when they suffered an embarrassing 41-21 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.

• Today's game offers a shot at redemption.

What's next: Kickoff is at 4:30pm PT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

• The game will air on ESPN.

🚨 The head of Portland's police oversight agency, which investigates misconduct cases, is resigning after more than six years at the helm. In the past, Ross Caldwell has expressed concern over the office's future due to dwindling resources. (OPB)

🌉 Interstate Bridge Replacement staff did not disclose the elevated cost for the project in a joint Oregon-Washington legislative committee meeting last month despite receiving the renewed $13.6 billion estimate back in mid-August. (Oregon Journalism Project)

🍔 In-N-Out continues to try and stake a foothold in the Portland metro area, a flurry of new permits show. The popular burger chain now has its eye on an outpost near the airport. (The Oregonian)

Mayor Keith Wilson said the city will "exit" 80 to 90 residents from its alternative homeless shelter sites who are considered "unwilling to engage" with services and have been there for more than 120 days, according to the Oregonian.

The big picture: The move comes after the city reinstated its outdoor camping ban and implemented a 120-day limit on how long people can stay at alternative shelter sites, which include tiny homes and motels where private rooms, meals and 24/7 wraparound services are offered.

What he's saying: "The city of Portland cannot indefinitely utilize emergency units with individuals unwilling to engage with those who are here to help them," Wilson said in a memo to city councilors this week.

• He added that the limit is in line with "nationwide best practices" and will include a provision for providers to waive it for residents experiencing mental health issues.

The bottom line: Those who are asked to leave will first go through a final warning process, where policy and expectations will be reinforced, and if they don't comply, a bed at an overnight shelter will be offered instead.

The newly renovated Whitsell Auditorium opens at Portland Art Museum tomorrow, marking the last major update to debut as part of the $116 million transformation project.

State of play: The 293-seat theater has been upgraded with new seating (the same as those at the Reser Center, we're told), a new screen, sound system and cinema projection equipment as well as improved accessibility.

• It's located on the museum's lower level, just outside the Blair Family Gallery for new media, where artist Marco Brambilla's 8K Hollywood-inspired kaleidoscopic video installation is displayed.
• PAM CUT hopes the new space will be a "cinematic destination" for screenings, exhibitions, events and showcases of local and global filmmakers.

If you go: Celebrate the Whitsell Auditorium's reopening tomorrow and Sunday with a free screening (included with the price of museum admission) of "★" by Johann Lurf, played on a loop from 10:30am to 5pm.

• Look out for future events with guest curators and partners like Carrie Brownstein, Lance Bangs and Criterion, which will be sharing giveaways and access to its film collection.