Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net Income	$ 32,291	$ 35,563	$ 57,863	$ 62,689
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(52,331)	23,238	(23,790)	124,057
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	(849)	(224)	(849)	(164)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on nonderivative hedging instruments	0	(1,452)	0	(9,262)
Net hedging (gain) loss reclassified into net income	0	1,332	0	2,774
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	22	24	45	(528)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(53,158)	22,918	(24,594)	116,877
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(20,867)	58,481	33,269	179,566
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	676	1,127	895	1,133
Foreign currency translation adjustments	40	141	40	513
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interest	716	1,268	935	1,646
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (21,583)	$ 57,213	$ 32,334	$ 177,920