Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 114,780	$ 124,805
Accounts receivable, net	369,473	356,709
Inventories	192,413	177,467
Deferred tax assets current, net	37,103	37,110
Other current assets	112,172	103,275
Total current assets	825,941	799,366
Property, plant, and equipment, net	234,840	246,820
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	64,641	58,880
Other long-term assets	31,862	33,027
Intangible assets, net	172,927	195,840
Goodwill	541,539	548,578
Total assets	1,871,750	1,882,511
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	209,080	199,769
Other current liabilities	69,064	70,768
Wages and benefits payable	93,069	89,314
Taxes payable	14,172	10,700
Current portion of debt	30,000	26,250
Current portion of warranty	23,689	21,048
Unearned revenue	53,487	37,163
Total current liabilities	492,561	455,012
Long-term debt	297,500	352,500
Long-term warranty	18,860	24,098
Pension plan benefit liability	87,988	88,687
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	6,297	7,326
Other long-term obligations	84,608	81,917
Total liabilities	987,814	1,009,540
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,293,548	1,290,629
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(32,832)	(21,722)
Accumulated deficit	(394,666)	(413,671)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	866,050	855,236
Noncontrolling interests	17,886	17,735
Total equity	883,936	872,971
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,871,750	$ 1,882,511