Revolving line of credit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Text Block]	Revolving Line of CreditThe Company has a $15.0 million short-term credit facility with an unaffiliated bank, for which the term was extended through May 26, 2022 as a result of an amendment executed during the second quarter of 2021. This facility has a variable interest rate and provides the Company additional liquidity, if needed, for various corporate activities including the repurchase of shares of Columbia Banking System, Inc. common stock. As of December 31, 2021, there was no outstanding balance. The credit agreement requires the Company to comply with certain covenants including those related to asset quality and capital levels. The Company was in compliance with all covenants associated with this facility at December 31, 2021.