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Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Unfunded Commitments and Letters of Credit (Changes in the Allowance for Unfunded Commitments and Letters of Credit) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance For Loan And Lease Losses And Unfunded Loan Commitments And Letters Of Credit      
Beginning balance $ 2,505colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit $ 1,915colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit $ 1,535colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit
Net changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit 150colb_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesNetChangesInUnfundedCommitmentsAndLettersOfCreditAllowance 590colb_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesNetChangesInUnfundedCommitmentsAndLettersOfCreditAllowance 380colb_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesNetChangesInUnfundedCommitmentsAndLettersOfCreditAllowance
Ending balance $ 2,655colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit $ 2,505colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit $ 1,915colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit