Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income (loss)	$ (6,758)	$ 35,897	$ 8,934	$ 93,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	21,853	24,596	(2,267)	806
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	(678)	(828)	94	(1,677)
Net hedging loss (gain) reclassified into net income	170	0	170	0
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	185	(5)	(12)	40
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	21,530	23,763	(2,015)	(831)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	14,772	59,660	6,919	92,929
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	590	550	1,313	1,445
Foreign currency translation adjustments	66	69	66	109
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	656	619	1,379	1,554
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ 14,116	$ 59,041	$ 5,540	$ 91,375