Bank subsidiary (HEI only) (Details 12) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Credit risk profile based on nonaccrual loans
Nonaccrual loans	$ 48,521	$ 64,887
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due	0	373
Residential 1-4 family
Credit risk profile based on nonaccrual loans
Nonaccrual loans	19,679	26,721
Commercial real estate
Credit risk profile based on nonaccrual loans
Nonaccrual loans	4,439	6,750
Home equity line of credit
Credit risk profile based on nonaccrual loans
Nonaccrual loans	2,060	2,349
Residential land
Credit risk profile based on nonaccrual loans
Nonaccrual loans	3,161	8,561
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due		0
Commercial loans
Credit risk profile based on nonaccrual loans
Nonaccrual loans	18,781	20,222
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due	0	131
Consumer loans
Credit risk profile based on nonaccrual loans
Nonaccrual loans	401	284
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due	$ 0	$ 242