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Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday, May 12.

In today's newsletter:

Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez could end up paying thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly misusing campaign funds on a flight to Florida and carbon emission offset credits during his campaign.
An Anchorage Superior Court judge lifted a preliminary injunction that had paused school closure actions at Campbell STEM elementary.
An Anchorage boogie/R&B band that broke up more than 35 years ago has recently gained a following among listeners and record collectors in Europe.

As Anchorage developed starting in 1915, images captured at the time reflect the work and social lives of residents — including labor strife, liquor-fueled debauchery, pets and baseball. In his latest column, Alaska historian David Reamer showcases another batch of photographs by railroad engineer August “Gus” Cohn that offer a rare view into the city's early days. (You can check out the first installment here.)

Anchorage weather
It's mostly cloudy today with scattered showers and a high around 49 degrees. We can expect similar conditions Wednesday followed by partly sunny skies Thursday as daytime highs hover in the low 50s.

Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.

— Vicky Ho, vho@adn.com

Regulators recommend fine for Anchorage Assembly member over wrongful campaign spending →

Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez is accused of misusing campaign funds on a flight to Florida and carbon emission offset credits. One of his opponents in the District 5 race, Cody Anderson, also faces a fine stemming from a campaign finance complaint tied to this year's election.

Campbell STEM elementary closure to move forward after judge lifts injunction →

Mike Nield, a parent of a Campbell STEM student and a plaintiff in the case, said the nonprofit formed in support of the school community was still pursuing transparency and accountability from the district, and would continue to fight the closure in court.

Photos: Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival highlights spring migration →

Thousands of shorebirds, songbirds and other migrating species are moving into their breeding grounds in the northern latitudes.

After decades of dormancy, bygone Anchorage band Modern Colour is finding an audience →

Modern Colour’s songs have been played on European radio shows and in dance clubs, and the records have become somewhat of a rare find for collectors. Part of the mystery of their music's revival is exactly how it happened.

State of Alaska could spend nearly $200M on oil exploration, leasing in Arctic refuge →

Alaska’s economic development agency, AIDEA, wants to conduct geologic testing on its existing oil leases — and to bid on new ones — in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (via Northern Journal)