Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 7,553	$ (6,758)	$ 27,279	$ 8,934
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(49,391)	21,853	(60,760)	(2,267)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	134	(678)	(344)	94
Net hedging loss (gain) reclassified into net income	266	170	788	170
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	98	185	313	(12)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(48,893)	21,530	(60,003)	(2,015)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(41,340)	14,772	(32,724)	6,919
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	245	590	966	1,313
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	66	0	66
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	245	656	966	1,379
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (41,585)	$ 14,116	$ (33,690)	$ 5,540