v2.4.1.9

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 | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Allowance For Loan And Lease Losses And Unfunded Loan Commitments And Letters Of Credit |  |
Beginning balance | $ 2,655 colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit | $ 2,505 colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Net Changes In Unfunded Commitments and Letters Of Credit Allowance | 0 colb_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesNetChangesInUnfundedCommitmentsAndLettersOfCreditAllowance | (50)colb_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesNetChangesInUnfundedCommitmentsAndLettersOfCreditAllowance
Ending balance | $ 2,655 colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit | $ 2,455 colb_AllowanceForUnfundedLoanCommitmentsAndLettersOfCredit

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- Definition Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Net Changes In Unfunded Commitments and Letters Of Credit Allowance + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | colb_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Allowance For Unfunded Loan Commitments And Letters Of Credit + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | colb_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant