Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 19,844	$ 12,196	$ 19,726	$ 15,692
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(7,995)	7,180	(11,369)	(24,120)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	(383)	845	(478)	772
Net hedging loss (gain) reclassified into net income	264	0	522	0
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	118	183	215	(197)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(7,996)	8,208	(11,110)	(23,545)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	11,848	20,404	8,616	(7,853)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax:
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	585	(203)	721	723
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	5	0	0
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	585	(198)	721	723
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ 11,263	$ 20,602	$ 7,895	$ (8,576)