BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 25,390	$ 2,199	$ 34,574	$ (5,643)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF INCOME TAXES:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) during the period, net	(52)	1,970	(87)	1,289
Amortization of unrealized gain (loss) on tax exempt securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	3	4	5	9
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(49)	1,974	(82)	1,298
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$ 25,341	$ 4,173	$ 34,492	$ (4,345)