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UNDATED (AP) — Until last week, the Northern Rockies was experiencing a normal fire season. But a combination of drought, high temperatures and lightning-packed storms created new blazes across western Montana and Idaho. Fires in northern Idaho have scorched 90 square miles and destroyed 42 homes in the last several days. A wildfire in the western part of the state led about 120 residents to evacuate and others to prepare to flee near McCall.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park experienced record-setting attendance in July, which is typically the park's peak visitation month. Park officials say Yellowstone set the record with 980,702 recreational visits, a 14 percent increase over last July and a 2 percent increase over the previous July record in 2010.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Land Board has approved substantial increases to public schools and other endowment beneficiaries. The board voted 5-0 today to increase payouts by nearly 12 percent in fiscal year 2017 above the previous year. The increase means public schools will receive $3.9 million more for a total of $36.7 million.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — If you're looking for milepost 420, you won't find it in Idaho. Idaho transportation officials say the mile marker has been replaced with 419.9 signs to curb thieves eager to own a number associated with marijuana enthusiasts. States like Washington and Colorado have also replaced 420 signs with 419.9.